I don't attend Temple as a rule but Judaism is in my DNA. . This is the 2nd time I’ve attended Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement - high holy day services at the Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. It’s the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the United States. It’s when we think back to what we’ve done in the past year- who we may have hurt- … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? | Book by Stacey Gustafson – Excerpt
Midlife+ blogger Stacey Gustafson's new book, “Are You Still Kidding Me?” is available on Amazon. It is the comedic sequel to her Amazon best-selling book “My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives.” Below is an excerpt from her book. I Netflix Cheated on My Husband - Book Excerpt by Stacey Gustafson “Thirty minutes.” I tried … [Read more...]
How to Use Crystals in Your Meditation Practice
The practice of meditation has been around since the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, and others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them used objects of nature such as crystals to contemplate the meaning of life and we still do it … [Read more...]
Glioblastoma Multiforme: A Caregivers Story
It’s always hard to hear that a person has passed away from cancer. It’s a horrible disease that can completely change a person’s life as well as their families, causing deep pain and enormous stress. With Senator John McCain’s passing from Glioblastoma Multiforme, it brings back the pain my family went through when my husband succumbed to the same disease. Glioblastoma … [Read more...]
Jewish Holiday Gifts That Will Tickle Your Funnybone
Several years ago, I met two funny Jewish sisters, Davida and Sybil, at a networking event. They have a business called Davida Aprons and sell Jewish gifts like matzah-themed tchotchkes, aprons, and other kitsch décor items always with a sense of humor. They’re both Baby Boomers and have been in business since 1980. Celebrating Passover, Hanukkah, or having an event? – … [Read more...]
