As I have mentioned in this newsletter, working with biography is one of my deep interests. In addition to having written two books on the...
Read MoreThis month, three friends and I drove to San Francisco to see the opera “The Handmaid’s Tale.” For those who are not familiar with it,...
Read MoreIn Latvia, in 1993, we heard people say that breaking away from the Soviet Union was essential, but they did not want to become...
Read MoreAs a former high school history and literature teacher, I guided my students through the U.S. Constitution, discussing the intentions of the founders in breaking...
Read MoreA few years ago, I experienced instances of vertigo which affected my sense of balance and confidence in my body. I had to be conscious...
Read MoreService comes in many forms. Raising money for an organization, showing up every week to help at a food bank, or working with underserved children...
Read MoreDiane Goettlicher, a neighbor and one of my readers suggested that I should consider the theme of graceful aging. Diane is someone who hikes and...
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day is celebrated around the world and in many countries as an opportunity to highlight the achievements made by women as well as...
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