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Mother’s Day: Tips for Sandwiched Boomers Challenged by a Difficult Mother
Are you dreading Mother’s Day again this year and worrying about what to do for your mom? You may never have been close, or are now estranged and feeling angry. Have you cut the mother-daughter ties and ignore the day, yet remain resentful and sad? Or do you just pretend everything is OK and give her a gift anyway? Even though the media lead us to believe that all mothers deserve flowers and chocolates, if you don’t have a good relationship, this ‘special’ day can be agonizing. The truth is … Continue reading
Mother Nature and Earth Day
When Earth Day was first instituted 40 years ago as a means of teaching about and appreciating the Earth’s environment, few people had heard of the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland – and even fewer of the volcano beneath it which has been erupting this month. But all of Europe has certainly become aware of it now. In the wake of these volcanic eruptions, seismic activities and dramatic weather this spring, we all are struck by the realization that changes in the Earth can come in many ways. They can be … Continue reading
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Competing at the Vancouver Winter Olympics
Ever since the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896, athletes have worked hard to ‘go for the gold.’ Baron Pierre de Coubertin brought the ancient Greek Olympiad back to life to recreate the ideals of physical, mental and spiritual excellence demonstrated by the athletes there. This year, the athletes at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver are competing again, continuing the tradition of training long hours, maintaining a positive attitude, and overcoming their fears – all in an attempt to accomplish their personal best. Although as a Sandwiched Boomer … Continue reading
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Building Memories on Valentine’s Day
A survey of women after last Valentine’s Day found that 2/3 of them were disappointed in the way the day had turned out for them. Either their expectations were too high or the realities too low. In either case, why not talk with your partner before Valentine’s Day and decide to do something different this year. You can make it a special day for you both, even if you are a Sandwiched Boomer coping with the stresses of growing children and aging parents. Do something unique this Valentine’s Day. Studies … Continue reading
