“It is through inner exploration, questioning preconceptions, challenging established paradigms, and being brave enough to walk alone, that we have the ability to change the world.” — Alexander Ferri, Founder of The House of Aia That is the type of mindset one needs to create a “holistic, sustainably-conscious, deliciously plant-based…

How being banned has almost become a “right of passage” I have to say, my being suddenly banned by TikTok was shocking. One minute, I posted a TikTok about a concerning experience that I had had with Uber, not unlike what I wrote about here. …

When my 12 year-old told me that he wanted to go to Canton, Ohio, for this summer’s vacation, my response was a look of complete befuddlement. Mind you, this particular trip was intended to replace one scheduled a few years ago when we were supposed to see FC Barcelona play…

Last week, I spent a few days away with my youngest child. Where I was will be the subject of an upcoming post that you won’t want to miss. …

Growing Smarter Last week, I heard a quote by Carl Jung that forced a huge grin. Had old Carl been in the room when I heard it, I would have hugged him. The quote was the following: “Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research.” — Carl Jung I have to agree. Actually, I would add ten years onto that…

They Aren’t The Enemy I recently answered a cry by numerous young women on Tiktok calling for abstention from sex with men until a reversal of the Supreme Court’s recent decision on Roe Vs. Wade cometh. Here is my response. The logic behind pitting women against all men over this decision is both unintelligent…

Your face will glow. — This may sound crazy but I have a new use for old coffee grounds. So don’t throw them away after you’ve brewed a cup…or, if you are like me, a pot. Instead, take those grounds and mix about half a cup of them with two tablespoons of olive oil. Blend…

How to take your bed back. — I don’t know anyone who isn’t sleeping with at least a few of the seven dwarfs that I’ve been over the last two years, namely anxiety, disbelief, worry, fear, denial, distraction, and hopeful. How could you do anything but? There is so much going on, so much chaos, flux, anger…

Don’t believe your eyes. — I’ve run across several videos lately created by young women who seem to be concluding that the most beautiful, put-together, and happiest older women are those who are single. These videos worry me. They worry me, not because it cites an inaccuracy in that plenty of older, single women are…