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Interview with New Photographer David Kanigan — For the Love of Art

How old were you when you picked up your first camera? How old? The wrong side of 50.  I’ve never owned a non-smartphone camera until COVID hit. And never really used my smartphone for “real” photographs, even though I loved the beauty of Photographs. How long did it take you to decide on the camera […]Interview… Continue reading Interview with New Photographer David Kanigan — For the Love of Art

Health and Wellbeing · Men & Womens Health · Mental Health

Grieving the End an Unhappy Marriage or Toxic Friendship

Photo by Craig Adderley on Pexels.com Psychology Today Sarah Epstein MFT No matter how painful the relationship was, we may mourn its end. Sometimes, the people closest to us cause the most pain and lose the right to be part of our lives. In these cases, ending a relationship, be it an unhappy marriage, a one-sided friendship, or a… Continue reading Grieving the End an Unhappy Marriage or Toxic Friendship

Health and Wellbeing · Men & Womens Health · Mental Health

Things I’m Loving *Self Care Made Easy 2

I believe self-care is something we can do every day, it doesn't have to be big steps but simple small steps that add joy throughout the day. Here are a few of the small steps I take during the week.  There may be affiliate links in this post for which I make a small commission.… Continue reading Things I’m Loving *Self Care Made Easy 2

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Holiday Gift Ideas *Womens Subscription Boxes

  It may feel a little early to start talking about the holidays but this year is like no other year in that shipping is already impacted before we hit the peak holiday season. Here are a couple ideas for the special women in your life, that includes YOU!   These are a couple of… Continue reading Holiday Gift Ideas *Womens Subscription Boxes

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#Wordless Wednesday Gothic Architecture

Hi, it's Wednesday! I'm so glad you stopped by today. This is an apartment in St. Petersburg, Russia with great Gothic architecture. It's a shame I can't blow the photo up. The original is not on my new computer. The apartment building sits next to the beautiful Kazan Cathedral. Kazan Cathedral-Russia In Health, Melinda

Health and Wellbeing · Men & Womens Health · Mental Health

5 Reasons Change is as Good as a Rest

Change is constant and although many people feel resistant to it, change can actually be very beneficial. As the saying goes a change can be as good as a rest and there are many reasons for this. Change can bring a number of opportunities and give you a new perspective on life. A fresh start… Continue reading 5 Reasons Change is as Good as a Rest

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Domestic Violence Thru The Eyes Of A Child

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I wanted to share some thoughts. This isn't much of a post but some thoughts I had in 2015 when triggered after seeing Sam Hunt's video, I just want to take your time. You have to pay close attention to the subtext in the video if you're not… Continue reading Domestic Violence Thru The Eyes Of A Child