Practice What You Preach You know, us coaches are not like the Walmart happy face all of the time. We have times of frustration too. We are human.However, that said, I practice what I preach. I believe, use and teach through the power of writing. Get...

My first Triathlon, Maybe yours Too!“The race has started, and I know that I have to go all out in a sprint triathlon. I’m a boomer, and I’m new triathlon racing. It’s fun, but this is my first race, and it’s also hard, but...

Actress Ellen Albertini Dow is 90 years old, and she is giddy as a schoolchild! And why not? She's enjoying a renaissance in her life! She's had guest spots on "Seinfeld," "Will and Grace," "My Name Is Earl" and "Scrubs," just to name a few. She's on...

I remember when the biggest things I wanted for Christmas were a Walkman, money for clothes, jewelry and some VHS tapes.The list was easier to make when I was a kid, because my biggest wants and desires were things, easily purchased at stores and wrapped...

Recently, a group of angry people picketed outside their senior home in Mahopac, New York. They carried signs, chanted and drew national attention to their plight. So what had these 70 year olds so upset? Pastry abuse! You see, they were used to...

I'm an advice column junkie. I can't help it. I kick off my morning with a frothy soy latte, my “Crack”berry and a heavy dose of the “Dear crew”. When I'm lucky, I can persuade David to play along with a game of “What would...

 It is a lovely, sunny and warm Florida summer day. My youngest is complaining loudly that he is bored.  The constant whining of “Mom, there’s NOTHING to do!” echoes throughout the house.  I try to ignore his cries and...

Hi!  Welcome to the Backyard Fence.  Remember old neighborhoods, where people would congregate over the fence, talk about life, share a few laughs? I'd love to make this a stopping point for anyone who wants to share....anything!  I love to...

So off I went to Austria and Italy, and had a fabulous time. While in Austria we attended lectures at the University of Innsbruck and I found I loved being back in the classroom. That combined with all the workshops and programs I had been taking back...

It's hard to tear me away from the television on Sundays … football, you know … but this past weekend, I went to a unique event called BarCamp Orlando. It was billed as a get-together for techies, a chance for people to get together to share ideas,...

One of the many advantages to having an empty nest is the freedom to swap your nest with other adventurous types. We decided that before we sold our house, we would try using it as bait for a cheap month in New York City. Being in the habit of Googling at...

I know you’ve already seen and heard commercials for Christmas, and it’s not even Thanksgiving!  Please explain this to me.  Please tell me that we are not so crass as to spew out ‘White Christmas’ over the grocery store...

In February of 2005, I was diagnosed with GERD, which is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. I think it’s just a fancier term for acid reflux. My doctor put me on Prilosec OTC, but after a few months, I started taking Prevacid and continued to do so...

My father has always been one very good auto mechanic. He used to help fix seemingly impossible problems on stock cars that would run the modified NASCAR circuit. Of course, he's been retired for years now. Back in the seventies, he owned a front-end...

I am new at this blogging thing but I like learning new things.  I live in my RV full time. I have a 29 foot Fifth wheel trailer and a one ton Dodge pickup.  But I am not a snow bird type.  To me they are the ones who go from here to there...

Will O' The Wisp Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, second only to Christmas. I believe that holidays are often created as an output for creative expression through decorating. Halloween allows the the 'dark' side of our personalities and...

Because I have type 2 diabetes, I carry a blood glucose test kit with me, usually in the front left pocket of my pants. It has an outside pouch with a zipper that I can put a few things in, like lancets. That way, I can easily replace dull ones with new...

I was so "happy" when I heard about "The Red Hat Society!" I went out and I bought myself the very "last" red hat with a big purple band of lace around it and a big purple rose on it and a pair of red slip on sandals and clutch purse then came home and...

I was asked today to share some if the relationship tips I share in seminars regarding marriages and having a successful happy one.  Here are some of the tips I posted: Here's a couple for you...#1 - this applies to all relationships - marriages,...

 “Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink   Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life...

A little over two years ago, I suffered from depression.  I gave up the career I thought I had always wanted to be full-time stay-at-home mom. I suddenly found myself no longer the same person.  I was no longer contributing an income and our...

My old friend, Frank, used to be married to Donna. Donna had a very close friend, Jim, who was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that. I say was because Jim is no longer with us and that's just a darn shame because he was so good natured and an...

Have you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...

Ann Young died. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet.  She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone.  She...

Over the course of any marriage, your spouse does or says things that make you think “How could he do this to me?” or “If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have said that” or “This is so hurtful, I can’t...

No one's happier about America's weight problem than the $50-billion-a-year diet industry. That's why I've decided to write a diet book. I've done a little research and it should be pretty easy. After all, it doesn't have to work. 95% of all diets...

Whenever I make a marinade, I take many things into consideration. Quality and freshness come first – the quality and freshness of the product I am about to marinate and the ingredients I use to create my marinade. The recipe ingredients and the...

Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews This week has been an extremely exciting one! I have met so many awesome people from Facebook and Twitter - that in itself is amazing for someone who is fairly new to this 'social networking' stuff. Facebook for me...

Proceed with caution. I know what I'm talking about. I've done my research. I've been to nearly every 50-plus nook and cranny of cyberspace and let me tell you… This one is way out of the ordinary. Here are some of the reasons that stand out right away....

It hurt. It always did. I just got used to it. After all, isn't that easier than doing something about it? Anyway, who has time in their lives for distractions like medical ailments. But it wouldn't go away. In fact, it kept getting worse. I couldn't bend...

After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

It happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...

Go ahead, make my bed   I can tolerate most household chores, with the exception of one or two tasks, but am I really alone?? When my children were mere tiny-tots, the daily routine never bothered me nor interfered with my lifestyle. I...

Well, I just got back from a most wonderful 2 weeks away 'on tour' and I must say I am tired and still reeling from all the events! All 3 concerts were a real joy to do. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and...

In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...