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Through the Looking Glass It's 6:05 p.m. at the VIP artist preview party, a ticketed event held this past Monday, July 2, which kicks off...

The Sympathy Trap   Are you concerned that your caring about the complex problems of others is getting you down? Do you wish you could shut...

Relationship Literacy Every person we meet has a story to tell. Imagine that life is like a library filled with individual books to be experienced...

A Reality Check When was the last time you had a heart to heart talk with Life? Have you included Life in your current game...

One Step At a Time Goal setting is a staple of motivational success techniques. Come up with your five top goals. Be specific. Are they...

Remember When You Took Time To... ...use your imagination to see images formed by the puffy clouds that floated by on a lazy summer's day? How...

Savoring Laguna My experiences lately have brought home how privileged I feel to be a part of life in Laguna. It started with a leisurely...

Simple Truths  How is it possible to keep our equilibrium when negative news abounds with messages of turmoil and chaos? Our days are filled with more...

Creating Clarity in Chaotic Times   Our personal wellbeing requires that we nourish our inner strength and our ability to make timely choices no matter...

A Wake-up Call If this year has taught anything, it is that relying on external circumstances to provide safety and security is a fool's journey. Since...

Merchants Keep the Vibe Alive  I love to walk downtown and in the process have found unique stores, restaurants and favored backstreet routes that supply...

Resilience   The holiday season has officially started. In our fast-paced society, it has become more difficult to let down and enjoy the small pause points...

Grace and Grit      Two of my brothers and one of my sisters, their spouses and families have all been directly impacted by the tragedy...

Grace and Grit      Two of my brothers and one of my sisters, their spouses and families have all been directly impacted by the tragedy...

It’s About Timely    Time seems to have gotten into the habit of speeding. In fact, I suspect it has been taking professional driving lessons...