Monthly Archives: June 2015

Change and the Brain

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

“The only constant is change,” said Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who lived in Turkey about 500 BC. One wonders how he could come to such a revelation in that era. Were we to stroll with him through his existence for … Continue reading →

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In the Swing of Summer

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

Sunday, June 21, is the the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Around here we hope it means we finally have some river-worthy sunshine and temps, with a chance to catch up on mowing without mud. Ages ago, … Continue reading →

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Life’s Garden

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

For optimal mental and physical health we are encouraged to practice mindfulness – that state of being in the moment, focused, not letting the mind wander through the what-if’s and if-only’s of life. Tending flowers makes it easier for me … Continue reading →

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In the Eye of the Beholder

Posted on June 6, 2015 by

Fun is defined as a playful, amusing activity. What do you consider fun? There is an endless checklist of variables. What you call fun might be a source of frustration or boredom or fear for me, like golf or sudoku, … Continue reading →

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40’s Freedom Flight for Alzheimer’s Awareness

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

This column is a revamping of one that appeared in the weekly local newspaper, the Prospect-News, when I shared a story about my first flight. That flight, and my first glamour shots, and a magnificent shopping excursion in the largest … Continue reading →

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