I've been to Nashville, Tennessee, twice for conferences, and I've always had a blast. It's the home of honky-tonk, good times, and southern hospitality. If you are a country music lover, it is a must-see. Navigating our vast hotel under a dome Both times I stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. It's an amazing maze of buildings, restaurants, stores, a riverwalk, and a … [Read more...]
Feeling Off Balance? You May Have Ear Rocks
Have you ever felt spatially challenged, off-kilter or dingy? You may have ear rocks or what is more scientifically known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It’s a condition common for those of us over 50. Ear rocks are tiny crystals that form in your inner ear as a result of a head injury or virus. Inside of your inner ear is a pouch called the … [Read more...]
Tuscan Bread Soup (Ribollita) with White Beans and Vegetables
When I was in Tuscany, I couldn't resist ordering bread soup made with slightly stale, but wonderful Italian bread. The bread in Northern Italy is slightly spongy which gives it a unique flavor. My travels there inspired me to create a recipe for Tuscan Bread Soup, which is also known as Ribollita. You can make this soup on your stovetop or in a slow cooker. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Does Valentine’s Day Mean the Same to You as You Age?
Remember when we were in school, and on Valentine’s Day, each kid would pass out little tiny Valentine cards? You’d swoon if Freddie gave you one because you were secretly in love with him. Flash forward to today. He’s 400 lbs., divorced five times, and cleans bowling balls. Or, the nerd that everyone avoided is now a billionaire Internet giant. Such is life! It’s … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Overwhelm Make You Crazy as You Get Older?
Are you overwhelmed and feel like you're losing your mind. The way we deal with it may change as we get older. It's possible that dementia is setting in, but it’s more likely that you're being bombarded with stimuli to the point your brain is foggy. Nowadays, everything under the sun is coming at us, online, on TV, at work. and in everyday life, so it's no wonder you're in … [Read more...]