lessons from a life half lived
For a while now—years, actually—I’ve had a sneaking suspicion that I’ve got a fungal overgrowth situation going on. You might, too. If your gut microbiome is out of whack, your symptoms may include: cravings for carbohydrates and sweets. And/or longstanding constipation or eczema. Recurring urinary tract or yeast infections. Itching of the ears, anus, or vaginal area. Inability to lose… Continue Reading…
My first book ever—a children’s book—is here! At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the founder of the nonprofit Shield Task Force asked a favor. “Will you please write a children’s book, that in a non-threatening way, shows kids what “grooming” is? “Grooming” is the process by which a sexual predator gains the trust of a potential victim and sometimes… Continue Reading…
Do you long to experience deeper emotional intimacy with your loved ones? Try conversation questions! In recent years I’ve amped up the relational connection level with my friends and family by using a single resource: conversation questions. The first questions I tried were those found in Vertellis Card Games. To give you an idea of what Vertellis offers, here are two… Continue Reading…
As a body safety educator in the state of West Virginia, my job is keeping kids safe. From situations like sexual abuse, bullying, neglect, and more. So far this year, I’ve taught 1,800 K-8th graders how to stop the bad guys (or gals) in their lives. The keeping kids safe process can be distilled down to three simple steps. Curious… Continue Reading…
Aging well has always been my goal. In fact, for as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to live to be 100. Not just any 100, but a vibrant, satisfying kind of century-old status. I watched my father slip away—first mentally, then physically—with dementia. And I accompanied my mother as she journeyed toward her death. On many levels, I believe… Continue Reading…
