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  • Tao is 94-years old and still teaching yoga. Age does not define her.

    8 Ways Age is Affecting and Empowering Our Body and Mind

    When you think of aging, forget the aches and pains and focus on the gains. Science is creating a different, more powerful picture of aging for people and definitely for Mona Lisas. Not only do our sage sisters have wisdom to share, they also tend to be happier and more tolerant. Here are 8 ways [...]

  • Mother’s Day Tribute (Part VII)

    Mother’s Day Tribute (Part VII)

    “My mom is an amazing woman.  She’s 94 years old and going strong. She shares her love, strength, emotional support, and intellectual curiosity with me every single day. I have so many wonderful memories with her … From exploring the streets of northern Japan hand in hand when I was a child, to her taking [...]

  • Tiny Sprinkle Shares Ways to Care for Your Mom Like She Does Her Mom

    7 Ways to Care for Your Aging Mother This Mother’s Day

    Some of you who know me better know that the past few weeks have been especially hard for me as my Mother has slipped into another realm, becoming more confused and less predictable.  This has forced a change of living environment that while difficult for both of us,  I have to say I think my [...]

  • Betty Woody remembers her late mother with a smile.

    Mother’s Day Tribute 2012 (Part III)

    My mom was the perfect southern gentlewoman because she never left the house, even to just run to the post office, without full makeup, her hair done and a coordinated outfit.  It was very disappointing to her when she would see me out and about in jeans, t-shirt and sneakers, ponytail and no makeup.  More [...]

  • Susie Hadas and her Beautiful, Wonderful Mum

    Mother’s Day 2012 Tribute (Part I)

    Susie Hadas and her Beautiful, Wonderful Mum I loved growing up hearing my mom read us grand stories of Greek gods, goats, and great cities. Just before my 50th birthday, I had to be hospitalized to remove a benign tumor on my spine. On one of my mom’s visits she pulled out the book, The [...]

Rewind that tape girlfriend and quit picking bad boys.

Why Do Women Prefer Bad Boys?

[ 0 ] May 18, 2012

GUEST POST:  This enlightening guest post is by Kathy Batesel who so eloquently teaches us to clearly see the characteristics of a bay-boy and a good-boy. Read on so can choose more wisely and be nurtured in your relationship not frustrated. The common perception that women crave bad boys isn’t entirely inaccurate. Women, like men, [...]

Tao is 94-years old and still teaching yoga. Age does not define her.

8 Ways Age is Affecting and Empowering Our Body and Mind

[ 0 ] May 15, 2012

When you think of aging, forget the aches and pains and focus on the gains. Science is creating a different, more powerful picture of aging for people and definitely for Mona Lisas. Not only do our sage sisters have wisdom to share, they also tend to be happier and more tolerant. Here are 8 ways [...]

Everything comes together as planned if you get out of the way.

Know that Your Life is Unfolding as Planned

[ 0 ] May 15, 2012

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.” ~  Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Loeffler Randall Inge ankle wrap for $235.00

Slip Into Something More Sandal This Summer

[ 2 ] May 14, 2012

Summer is a time to peel off those layers and heavy boots and get comfy with some cool clothes and hip sandals. Check out these great Dansko sandals available at Zappos for $130.   Another super stylish brand of shoes is Loeffler Randall. If your lookin’ for a little color and uniqueness, they even have some with a polka dot [...]

Mother’s Day Tribute (Part VII)

Mother’s Day Tribute (Part VII)

[ 0 ] May 11, 2012

“My mom is an amazing woman.  She’s 94 years old and going strong. She shares her love, strength, emotional support, and intellectual curiosity with me every single day. I have so many wonderful memories with her … From exploring the streets of northern Japan hand in hand when I was a child, to her taking [...]

Audrey Bloom - 3-year old in middlfe -- loved her mom Emma on her right.

Mother’s Day Tribute 2012 (Part VI)

[ 0 ] May 9, 2012

Even though she had six kids to tend to, my mom took a side job ironing clothes for 10 cents an item so I could join the cheerleading squad and be able to buy the required uniform.  ~  Audrey Sparks  

Tiny Sprinkle Shares Ways to Care for Your Mom Like She Does Her Mom

7 Ways to Care for Your Aging Mother This Mother’s Day

[ 2 ] May 8, 2012

Some of you who know me better know that the past few weeks have been especially hard for me as my Mother has slipped into another realm, becoming more confused and less predictable.  This has forced a change of living environment that while difficult for both of us,  I have to say I think my [...]

Brenda, Kim, and Audrey Sparks - my rockin mom -- at Bean Lake

Mother’s Day Tribute 2012 (Part V)

[ 1 ] May 8, 2012

My mom is the life of the room, the house, the party, and the world. In fact she is my world. She’s my best friend and favorite travel partner. I love her spirit, her playfulness, her courage, and her tenacity. And most of all I loved going to the lake with her growing up. We’d [...]

Gina Danner celebrates another business win with her mother Gertie.

Mother’s Day Tribute 2012 (Part IV)

[ 0 ] May 7, 2012

“My mom rules because she’s both a great mother and roommate. At 83 she needs a certain amount of looking after, but more for my own peace of mind.  The arrangement gives me peace knowing I get to see her everyday without making an extra stop.  She isn’t lonely and I don’t feel guilty.”   [...]

Betty Woody remembers her late mother with a smile.

Mother’s Day Tribute 2012 (Part III)

[ 1 ] May 7, 2012

My mom was the perfect southern gentlewoman because she never left the house, even to just run to the post office, without full makeup, her hair done and a coordinated outfit.  It was very disappointing to her when she would see me out and about in jeans, t-shirt and sneakers, ponytail and no makeup.  More [...]