Pause, breathe, resume for optimal well-being

It’s been a few weeks since I issued a self-imposed break from my laptop, during which time I engaged in several activities—including copious amounts of reading, a home improvement project, some spring cleaning and napping. One afternoon, my husband, Bob and I commuted ninety minutes roundtrip to indulge our sweet tooths with soft-serve gelato. On…

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All tapped out: recognizing the signs

After my husband’s recent hip replacement surgery (see “Delayed gratification”), our daughter arrived at our home on the mountain to lend a helping hand for a few days. Once she left, however, I found myself in a bit of a funk, so I busied myself around our cabin for a couple of hours. But when…

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