Tag Archives: Sandwich Generation
Ultimate Blog Party 2010
Welcome to the 4th annual Ultimate Blog Party. It’s a family affair, hosted by twins Janice and Susan, along with their mom, Joan, from 5 MinutesforMom. They have a week of activities planned and all you have to do is show up. Consider this your formal invitation! We’ve just joined in and see that there’s plenty going on – mommy and granny blogs to visit, lots of giveaways and prizes, useful information and chances to connect or network.But first, we’re Phyllis and Rosemary, longtime friends, co-founders of HerMentorCenter, life coaches … Continue reading
Health Care Law: Progress or a Problem?
Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi says, “We have added health care as a right, not a privilege. And when we did, we not only made history, we made progress for the American people.” And what about House Republican leader John Boehner’s opinion? He thinks: “We need to repeal this jobs-killing government takeover of health care and enact real reforms…without destroying jobs, raising taxes, cutting Medicare to create a new entitlement program or saddling our children and grandchildren with trillions in new debt.” The photo above, of Pelosi and Boehner … Continue reading
The Sandwich Generation and the Health Care Law
Amid accusations of death panels for the elderly and health coverage for illegal immigrants, and after a 13 month battle, history was made last week. The sugar that makes the medicine go down may be the measure of social justice achieved with the expanding access to health care. But the fight is far from over. There will likely be huge increases in personal taxes as well as the national debt. Despite passage, close to 50% of the people are opposed to this expansion of government into the health care system. … Continue reading
Brief Training in Meditation Eases Pain
One reader’s response to yesterday’s post on how seeing photos of a loved one can help reduce pain: “I treasure photos of the people I love. I have them posted all over my house. Most important, I love looking at photos of my beloved husband, who died suddenly five months ago. I posted a wonderful photo of him on my computer desktop. His mouth is slightly open and it looks as if he is about to speak to me. So I often talk to him, and enjoy continuing our connection.” … Continue reading
