On July 12, triathletes will test their stamina by swimming in the Ohio River followed by riding and running through downtown Louisville. If this is your jam, you’ve probably already signed up through Tri Louisville. Even if you are not a swimming, biking, and running kind of person, it might be fun to just watch […]
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Caregiving
Sync Up Body Rhythms With A Touch Of Morning Sunshine
The sun and our body rhythms Our body’s circadian rhythm, or ability to sync our internal body clock to the environment, depends on the sun to help regulate several body functions. As we have evolved as a species, the sun has played a critical role in developing biological responses to light and dark, influencing our […]
Involve Them In Daily Chores
Patience, patience, patience is needed when caregiving. There are many things that I could probably do faster; however, I let them do it. It gives purpose and meaning in their life to help out. Even if it’s not the way I would do it, I let them help. My mom will help fold laundry, but […]
Activities
Run, Swim, Bike – Or Just Watch
On July 12, triathletes will test their stamina by swimming in the Ohio River followed by riding and running through downtown Louisville. If this is your jam, you’ve probably already signed up through Tri Louisville. Even if you are not a swimming, biking, and running kind of person, it might be fun to just watch […]
Celebrate America’s 250th By Planning An Unforgettable Trip Within The States
If you haven’t already done so, now might be time to think about travel plans for the year. Everyone has a unique travel personality. Some people prefer cities, while others love to get out in nature. Some like to return to the same area year after year, while others think life is too short and […]
Health & Fitness
Run, Swim, Bike – Or Just Watch
On July 12, triathletes will test their stamina by swimming in the Ohio River followed by riding and running through downtown Louisville. If this is your jam, you’ve probably already signed up through Tri Louisville. Even if you are not a swimming, biking, and running kind of person, it might be fun to just watch […]
What’s Left To Explore
If you’ve ever been around a toddler, you’ve seen discovery and exploration in action. Everything is new and miraculous — from pill bugs to tree bark to the way an ice cube melts. As we get older, these things become old hat; we’ve seen them a million times before. Still, there are plenty of opportunities […]
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Feeling Lonely? How To Take A Step Forward
I always talk to people on elevators. One day I was talking to a dear old lady who told me she was lonely. She had reared several children, but now they were scattered, her husband had died, and she lived alone. She said it wasn’t so bad until she sat down to eat: “Eating just […]
Celebrate America’s 250th By Planning An Unforgettable Trip Within The States
If you haven’t already done so, now might be time to think about travel plans for the year. Everyone has a unique travel personality. Some people prefer cities, while others love to get out in nature. Some like to return to the same area year after year, while others think life is too short and […]
How Does Her Garden Grow? A Look At Container Gardens/Raised Gardens.
Denise Peterson who is a master gardener, bought this Meyer lemon tree years ago from ValuMarket. The smell of freshly picked basil and the taste of a fresh tomato off the vine can be motivation to grow plants at home. We asked local expert Mary Ann Dallenbach, owner of St. Matthews Feed & Seed, for […]
Relax! The summer issue is here
I love a lazy river.You are floating without doing anything at all.You are wet enough to be cool.You can see changing scenery along the way.You are unable to make things go faster or slower, so you accept where you are. To me, it’s the definition of relaxing. Accepting where you are despite the circumstances and […]
Imparting Hope
Often people will ask my wife and me if we have children, and my answer is, “We have three dogs and no children.” Some married folks with multiple children will frequently respond, “I can’t imagine not having children.” The truth of the matter is that I feel I have many children and a very extended […]