By Louise Applebome   Remember the CBS television panel show back in the 1950s and 60s, “To Tell The Truth?” In it, the “mystery contestants” included a “real” central character with an unusual job, and two often very-convincing imposters.   The four-member celebrity panel questioned the three and had to…

By Alice Herb   I am a veteran of grief. In my very long life, I have lost so many loved ones that grief has become part of my soul. First and foremost were the deaths of my first husband at age 42 followed by that of my older son…

By Louise Applebome   Let’s talk about props.   From the start of our online Yoga classes (and long before that), I’ve touted the importance of using yoga props to foster a smart and safe practice. The goal is to get poses to adjust to your body, NOT to force your…

Writer Dave Donelson left his successful business career in 1999 to become a full-time freelance writer. In 2020 he both completed a memoir of his life growing up (entitled Fathers: A Memoir) and began a daily journal where he posts his thoughts, observations, and insights each day. Titled “The Journal of…

By Mary Fridley   I occasionally use this column to share the writings of people I admire, and high on that list is Sally Fox, a “writer, consultant, and coach ready to help you redesign your life.” She is also one of the most curious, thoughtful, caring, and creative people…

By Louise Applebome   “It’s not irritating to be where you are. It’s irritating to wish you were somewhere else.”   John Cage (1912-1992) Avant-garde musician, composer, and philosopher.     How often “on the mat” do we become distracted and/or frustrated?   That “should” word creeps in and diverts…