Life is full of difficult situations that test us emotionally, psychologically, and even spiritually. Covering family, money, health, and a variety of other matters, these challenges can test us to our limits, especially if we are not prepared for them. While we hope to never encounter these situations, here are some things to consider should the unexpected take place.
Archives for September 2015
The Somm of All Cheers
Cakebread Cellars, one of the great Napa Valley estate wineries, celebrated the 10th anniversary of their most premium label Dancing Bear Ranch with the release of their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, a vintage receiving 99 points from wine critic Robert Parker
So, what have you learned?
In 2014 I turned 60. This was not a traumatic event. It was a joyous moment. Life brought great happiness, tempered with many challenges and sadness Life also provided lessons to mitigate those challenges. I applied those lessons and I am not afraid of storms because I learned to sail my ship.
There is no DOG in HUMAN
The greatest difficulty I have always had in improving how I live and work with my dogs has been my own attitudes and beliefs about dogs. Keeping an open mind and being willing to admit I’m wrong has allowed me to learn and grow. And that has benefited both me and my dogs.
The Black House: An Artist Having Fun
The Black House is a campus of 8 or 10 buildings that holds an eclectic collection of macabre, sombre and surreal art. The artist certainly brought out the dark side of humanity when he furnished the place with his art. Thought provoking, entertaining, amusing, sensual, primitive – good fun. Take your camera!
Finding Love and Peace: Jake Roberts’ Story of Alcohol Recovery
From the beginning, Jake’s drinking was dangerous, as it always resulted in vomiting or blacking out. But for him it was fun, free, liberating, and even gave him a sense of purpose in life.
Street Food Tuesdays
If you are looking for a place that serves some interesting street-food dishes, you need to check out the tasty and unusual treats turned out by Chef Page at McKibbin’s Irish Pub in Montreal’s Vaudreuil.
Five Places You Haven’t Visited But Should
From the eternal glow of New York City to cloud-defying mountain peaks, deciding on a trip can be tough. Today, however, I am going to share with you five amazing places situated in Europe. You probably haven’t visited them, but you definitely should. Don’t be alarmed if, half way down, you feel an urge to begin booking your plane tickets!
The Birth Of A New Sport
Though not quite in the form it is now played today, basketball is the only major sport custom-designed by a physician!