Making sense of it all…The high cost of workaholism

Making sense of it all…The high cost of workaholism

Aug 1, 2014 | Baby Boomers, Femininity, Health Aging, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Transition, Nine Facets, Self-Care, Sensuality, Starting Over, Uncategorized, Vitality, Women over 50

I am a recovering workaholic and busy-ness addict, which in Silicon Valley valley is not only encouraged, but lauded. To actually slow down, relax and receive the world in all its wonder at this time of my life (recent retirement from a long successful career) has...
Making sense of it all…The high cost of workaholism

Greek Quinoa Salad

Jul 30, 2013 | Recipes

Around this time several years ago, I was packing for my trip to Greece. I loved the food, ambiance and feel of the country, and especially their relaxed, fun approach to eating. As many of you already know, I cruise recipe blogs, websites, and magazines and enjoy...
Making sense of it all…The high cost of workaholism

Ditch the resolutions….I did!

Jan 9, 2013 | Baby Boomers

This year, unlike in the past, I deliberately decided NOT to write out resolutions, set goals or intentions for the year. It just makes me feel bad in mid-January. So, I made it really simple this year. It’s actually a technique I learned from Mother Nature and...

Change your music, change your mood!

Nov 20, 2012 | Sensuality

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato I love country music. (I think Plato would be ok with that.) Truth be told, I enjoy pretty much all types of music, depending on the mood I’m in or want...

Being present in your own life….

Nov 12, 2012 | Friendship

How fractured and distracted are you as you travel through your day? I have to admit I often struggle with this. Why am I compelled to constantly be “in touch”? What would happen if I didn’t know what was “going on” immediately? Is this constantly being in touch...
Making sense of it all…The high cost of workaholism

Making sense of our senses

Aug 23, 2012 | Sensuality

I am fascinated by how we sense the world and am committed to living a more sensual and pleasure-filled life and help women do the same. I’m reading a terrific book–Brain Rules by John Medina in which the author describes sensory stimulation and how it...