After a 3 week tour of Italy, we topped off our vacation with an eleven-day Mediterranean cruise during the month of December aboard the stately Cunard Line Queen Elizabeth. Departing from the ancient Roman port I like to think of the Cunard Queen Elizabeth as "London on the high seas." We boarded the ship at Civitavecchia, an ancient seaport outside of Rome. … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of 4 Nights in Rome, Italy
We spent 3 weeks in Italy during the months of November and December. Our first stop was Rome, where we stayed for 4 nights before heading to Tuscany, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast. Then, we embarked on an 11-day cruise of the Mediterranean on the Queen Elizabeth that ended in a 2-day stay in London. Our Italian-run hotel To soak up the atmosphere and authenticity … [Read more...]
You’re Never Too Old to Discover Your Creativity
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an artist, author, writer, actor, or even a street performer? Many people desire to pursue a creative outlet but instead spent their lives working noncreative jobs in the real world. It is never too late nor is there a perfect time to discover your creativity and pursue what you are passionate about. Everyone has glimmers … [Read more...]
Thermography vs Mammography for Breast Examination
I attended an event where clinical thermographer Dr. Hillary Smith, D.C., was a speaker. Her talk was about "Thermography" as a better alternative to mammograms. She stressed that rather than focusing on breast cancer awareness, we need to be more diligent about maintaining breast health. The advantage of thermography (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) is … [Read more...]
How to Live Your Purpose After You Retire
Once you are older, it's not unusual to contemplate how to live your purpose as a way to leave a legacy when you're gone. You may have worked for years at a job, are retired, or about to retire. You may have re-invented yourself several times and never stuck to one thing long enough to be successful. Or you dedicated a huge portion of time taking care of others. The … [Read more...]