Category Archives: well-being
Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Life in the digital age is hectic. Sometimes it takes the spirit of a holiday to slow us down enough to fully appreciate what we have. Once the turkey is in the oven, try to carve out some quiet time and think about what you’re grateful for – like, moving through a crisis to a new perspective or sharing private time with a loved one. Then bring a hearty dish of gratitude to the Thanksgiving table. Rosemary and I are eager to tell you about our new adventure at Real … Continue reading
What about Holly Petraeus?
The end of General David Petraeus’ career, as a result of his extramarital affair, is the current drama playing out in the media. Even if he did want to leave a legacy and was a mentor to his biographer Paula Broadwell, it was his incredibly poor judgment that led to the scandal. And it makes me wonder about his integrity. But it’s Holly Petraeus I want to focus on here. Talking heads have described her as an ordinary looking middle aged woman who let herself go. She may not meet … Continue reading
When Flirting Becomes Dangerous
Just when you thought the scandal from the affair between General David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell couldn’t get more complicated, word has come out about another internal investigation over inappropriate behavior – this time between General John Allen and Jill Kelley. While we really don’t know the facts, apparently these two shared emails that have been described as more than just flirtatious. So what’s going on here? When four married adults – two of whom are the highest-ranking military personnel – give the appearance of having been involved in extra-marital … Continue reading
Posted in intimate partner, well-being, your self
Tagged affair, confidence, David Petraeus, flirting, fun, inappropriate behavior, intimacy, Jill Kelley, John Allen, partner, Paula Broadwell, romance, scandal
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Honoring veterans
Americans have been observing Veterans Day for over half a century, honoring those who have served in the military and those still on active duty. It gives us the opportunity to pay tribute today to the men and women of the Armed Services. As we do, we embrace them in all of their complexity. The Veterans Administration has been working to combat the challenges of homelessness veterans, their high unemployment rate, PTSD and substance abuse. As citizens we can pitch in and assist in many ways – even by saying … Continue reading
Posted in stress, well-being, your self
Tagged Armed Services, Fisher house, gratitude, hiring, job, Operation Gratitude, Semper Fi Fund, Veterans Day, volunteer, Wounded Warrior Project
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