All week, the weathermen said the weather would be beautiful for the weekend. Here we were, invited to join the community booth section of the 38th Annual Downtown Arts Festival in Gainesville, Florida, and we were all bundled up in hats, coats, and sweatshirts, typical Floridians shivering as we set … Read More
One of the most common pieces of advice for budding writers is to “write what you know.” But what does that actually mean? Does it mean to write about events that have happened in your life? Does it mean that you should only write about subjects which you know? Does … Read More
I’ve been practicing yoga for about eight years now and, at 53, have settled into the awareness that some days I can do all the poses to some degree, while on other days, my shoulder won’t allow full extension or a cramp in my foot will pull me out of … Read More
Psychology students will remember Abraham Maslow’s theory of self-actualization. Maslow believed human physiological needs such as oxygen, food, and water must be met first, before the need for safety and security. Next comes the need for love and belonging to community. Then self-esteem or pride in achievements can be addressed. … Read More