Lavender is brilliant and (for me) she’s local, too! I’ve known her and her family for several years and I will acknowledge my personal bias. Lavender is lovely! You don’t need to agree, but I suspect that you will. Lavender lives in Fitchburg, MA and was recently a contestant on America’s Got Talent. (TO BE …
Remember that cigarettes are just like squirrels! Until you put one in your mouth and try to set them on fire, they’re both perfectly harmless! =) Keeping it light on a Friday, folks! Let’s go make some folks laugh. Good, clean, fun and laughter are #GoodMedicine (without those pesky child-proof lids!) So let’s find a …
Find a thing of beauty, share it with a friend, share it with a stranger and watch your worries end. Feeling like the world is a little less friendly today? Let’s take action to fix that. Rather than silently fear or worry, let’s take the first step to break any tension and cast out the …
Some people say that Einstein said “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” And whether it was Einstein or somebody else, there is a certain undeniable truth to that statement. It’s hard to argue with the logic. If we don’t change, we won’t change. We say we want …
When we listen to music, with or without words, we are changed in measurable ways. Our hormone levels, heart rate, blood pressure and other medically measurable metrics can be influenced by what we’re listening to. I know that there are some songs that make it easier for me to drive too fast. I know we’ve …
I’m going to keep this post brief because I need to get a little garden time in before my weekend starts. When I spend time in nature, I always feel better. So please try to make time for communing with nature today. It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Consider leaving the phone home …
#FeelGoodFriday! Did you know that even a short burst of physical activity can activate the “feel good” parts of the brain? It’s true. Runners often experience a very distinct “high” feeling, sometimes even without running for a great distance. Physical activity stimulates circulation, respiration, and can kick up some neurotransmitters in the brain called endorphins. …
