Sorrow vs. Happiness When it comes to grief vs. joy, there’s a truth many of us spend years trying to outrun: the fact that sorrow and happiness aren’t enemies. They’re connected, woven from the threads of being human. The very part of us that breaks open in grief is the part of us that’s capable…
Grief raises its head at any time, taking us by surprise, or stretching it out as a friend or pet lingers before transition. A friend lost someone close recently, and although we haven’t seen one another in years, I know she is taking it hard. This message to her is my way of hopefully helping…
Exercise and Balance “Exercise your body” is the motivation for this post. It follows an experience I had in the gym last week. Some of us can feel the years adding up like loose change in a couch. Others? They act like aging won’t happen to them, bless their hearts. When younger folks label older…
Easy like Pajama Pants There is a time and place for pajama pants and unhurried mornings. Take a moment to sit, breathe, and let the world spin without your supervision. The quiet truth is, most women learn the hard way: the world will let you run yourself into the ground without ever permitting you to…
Veterans Deserve More Than Just One Day Balmy Lane’s Point of View: Veterans Day is important, but it should not be the only day we remember our veterans. Every year, on November 11th, we pause to honor the men and women who served our country. All across the nation, parades are held, flags line the…