A Splash of Fun and Fitness for Your Dog
For many dogs, there’s nothing more exciting than splashing into the water on a warm day. Whether it’s a pool, lake, beach, or backyard kiddie pool, swimming offers far more than simple entertainment. It’s a healthy and enjoyable activity for dogs, providing physical...
Your Relationship Fitness Test
I have identified four fundamentals that will make or break your relationship. These four relationship keys provide the foundation for relationships to thrive and maintain a sense of romance, connection, balance, and longevity. Key #1: Date Night!I challenge all...
Where Heaven and Earth Meet
If you grow up in a small town like I did, and if your father tells stories with the intensity of spirit that mine did, you will be overwhelmed by a sense of place. There will not be a plot of ground anywhere in that town that does not have a story tied to it. There...
My Doctoror Told Me the Answer. I Ignored Him for Ten Years.
When I was first diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, my doctor mentioned, almost in passing, that I might benefit from retraining my brain’s amygdala. I nodded politely and dismissed the idea before he finished his sentence. I was a physical therapist who believed,...
Facts vs Opinions: Why the Diffirence Matters
In a world filled with constant conversation—at home, in the media, and online—it can be surprisingly difficult to tell the difference between facts and opinions. Yet understanding that difference is essential if we want healthier relationships and more meaningful...
There’s No Place Like Home
Last September, it became necessary to move my ninety-three-year-old parents to a new home. The house where they had lived for seventy years, and where they raised me, my sister, and my two brothers, was not designed for the mobility and accessibility they needed in...