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Why Grandparenting Is The Role Of A Lifetime
When my daughter suggested that I write a blog on being a grandparent, I thought it was a great idea. Then I thought about those individuals who don’t have grandchildren. Would it be fair only to address a segment of older adults? But then I realized the “grandparent” relationship benefits are equal for children and…
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How To Live Longer By Fasting
What do you know about fasting? If you are like me, I thought it meant going without food, starving and tired, and being hangry. Yes, I said hangry. When I’m hungry, I get cranky. I’ve skipped meals accidentally or fasted for premedical testing, but never for health benefits. Many of our attitudes around food and…
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Why Voluntourism Is The Best Way To Travel
I made my first solo trip abroad in 2018. My destination was the Himalayan Mountain range that bordered India and China. I had prearranged accommodations through a volunteer organization called LHA. I went online, explored destinations I had dreamed of visiting, and then looked up volunteer opportunities around and near my destination. It came together…