Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
When we die we leave behind us all we have, and take with us all we are. – Author Unknown Have you ever heard a story that not only left you breathless, but opened to possibilities? A story that touched upon long-held beliefs? I have, and it happened a few days ago. I was sitting at the chiropractor’s office staring… Read More
“I’m what is known as perimenopausal. “Peri”, some of you may know, is a Latin prefix meaning ‘SHUT YOUR FLIPPIN’ PIE HOLE”.” ―Celia Rivenbark Questions. As peri-menopause, or later, menopause, comes upon us questions arise. Where did my memory go? Why am I feeling like I want to bite my husband’s/partner’s/friend’s head off? What is the difference between a hot… Read More
“You don’t have to remind a flower when it’s time to bloom is near; it has been preparing for it all of its life.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Commuting sucks. During this past week, I’ve spent hours getting back and forth to work in Minnesota’s legendary winter weather. One of the few saving graces is listening to audio… Read More
“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping-stones out of stumbling blocks.” –Jack Penn
“No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means.” ― Maimonides Over my blogging years, I have often mentioned health updates by Dr. David Williams. Especially when he has something of interest for women going through menopause or hormonal transitions. In this month’s newsletter, Alternatives, Volume 20, No. 1, January 2017, he writes… Read More
“From the heart it has come, to the heart it shall go.” —Beethoven’s inscription on his Mass It’s our thing. Our routine. On most Sundays, after church service, my husband and I have lunch at the New China Buffet in Forest Lake. It feels as though we’re eating with family—minus the sibling quarrels and parental guilt trips. It’s the… Read More
