Columns
August 2010
Embracing Life
Suck It Up and Smile
My morning began by reading a casual comment from a stranger on Facebook. All she said was, "I love laughing."Her brief remark triggered an emotional shift from my somewhat serious mood and an immediate... Read More
Garden Way
No Yard? No Problem.
Many creative people choose gardening as a hobby so that they might create living masterpieces using plants. Other gardeners grow plants that can feed their families, and sometimes a small army too. Still others... Read More
Healthy Edge
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Update
In general, people want to be connected with others, and active listening is typically a major component of relationship building. Yet, when every sentence needs a repeat and precious moments of spontaneity are lost,... Read More
Perspectives On Aging
Impulsivity and Violence in Today's World
Impulsivity is characterized by a lack of reflection on the consequences of behavior.This now seems to be the norm in our society. We live in a world where action often precedes thought, where emotions drive behavior,... Read More
July 2010
From The Editor
Memories of Fireworks and Homemade Ice Cream
By the time most of you are reading this, the Fourth of July will have come and gone. And as I'm writing this, it is too early to know what type of fireworks festivities I will enjoy on our Nation's birthday.... Read More
Embracing Life
My 56th Birthday Gift - Time
Quality Time; Time Flies; Wasted Time; Time Management; Free Time; Time Spent; Time is Money. AHHHHHHHHH! I have always felt enormous pressure to make the most of every precious minute. Meeting deadlines and fulfilling... Read More
Garden Way
Try These Veggies!
Whether you're a seasoned vegetable gardener or just a sprout, you can grow unusual veggies in your home garden. The ten unusual veggies I profile below are but a sampling of possibilities for North Florida gardens.... Read More
Healthy Edge
Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Hidden Travel Danger
What are your travel plans this summer? While many of us regularly board planes or hop in cars to see breathtaking sites and family members, we may not be mindful of the threat of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- a serious... Read More
Perspectives On Aging
In Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness is not always beyond our control. People can teach themselves to be happy. It is an art in need of practice that seldom fails but never hurts, all that is needed is to follow a few rules that will soon become... Read More
Elder Angle
Remembering for a Lifetime
By Jeff Whitley, Elder OptionsAs we age, we all experience some level of forgetfulness. More than half of all adults 50 or older note some degree of memory changes, and 85 percent of older adults report a difficulty... Read More
June 2010
Garden Way
Butterfly Garden Basics
Debbie DeLoach is a freelance writer and garden consultant living in Gainesville. She can be reached at drdebbied@gmail.com. Read More
From The Editor
Editor's Note
"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." – Sam Keen So, I have been very busy outdoors, tilling the garden, landscaping and cleaning the pool. A typical beginning to a... Read More
Embracing Life
Land of the Grand Canyon West
Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. Donna@towerpublications.com. Read More
Healthy Edge
An Overlooked VA Healthcare Benefit?
Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of the Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council. Read More
Perspectives On Aging
Psychiatry: Yesterday and Today
Dr. Carlos Muniz is a retired psychiatrist from Gainesville. He may be contacted through the editor at editor@towerpublications.com Read More
