Outside Action: Yes, You Should Be Going Outside (But Not In Groups)
April 15, 2020
By now the health benefits of being outside and in nature are fairly settled. Even in this time of social distancing and safety precautions, as one expert succinctly stated: “Nature is not an amenity- it’s a necessity.” There are cognitive and psychological benefits from being outside and having your senses…
More To Discover: Delightful Distractions Part 2
April 15, 2020
Last week’s newsletter contained a list of what we’re calling “Delightful Distractions,” as a way to engage your mind and keep your eyes off the news. Given that we still find ourselves in quarantine, we decided to continue the list this week with new avenues for distraction. So, for your…
New For April: Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Lost & Found: Values?
April 15, 2020
Lost & Found: Values? by Alice Herb I am not religious. I am not a philosopher. But I am a believer! I believe in justice, fairness, respect, tolerance, and reciprocity. I believe that we would have a better world if we would learn more about each other and be…
Options At The End: Funerals And Grief During The Pandemic
April 8, 2020
From funeral homes to cemeteries, no aspect of the death “industry” has been untouched by the coronavirus. As one expert has said, “This feels like 3 years of funerals condensed into one month.” Since it’s unknown how long the virus lasts within the tissues of a deceased person, funeral staff…
Myth-Information: Myths And Inaccuracies About The Coronavirus
April 8, 2020
Information and updates about the spread of the coronavirus come fast and furious these days, with “news” about who’s at risk, how to protect yourself and possible ”cures” being regularly spouted by newscasters and politicians. But not all of that “news” is factual or accurate, and there are many myths…
Beauty And The Virus: Grooming Matters While Isolating At Home
April 1, 2020
In case you haven’t seen it, one of the memes going around social media these days is, “We’re exactly 3 weeks away from knowing everyone’s true hair color.” For those of you without standing appointments at a hair salon, you may not understand the angst that this meme represents. But…