Tag Archives: Social connections

Working From Home/Sick Time

Governor Jay Inslee said Monday that a statewide closure of restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities will last two weeks and may be extended as Washington state uses social distancing to try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Inslee also included entertainment, leisure and non-essential services in the emergency proclamation.  All schools in […]
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World Hearing Day is March 3rd

Our ability to communicate with people is vitally dependent on our ability to understand speech. As Helen Keller, once said, “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people”.  Many take their sense of hearing for granted, until they begin to lose hearing acuity.  Hearing is what connects us and enables […]
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Live Longer, Live Healthier!

I am not a fan of New Years resolutions. Creating a few goals with attainable action steps that will support living a healthier life, can take place any time of year.  It is never too late (or too early) to establish some new healthy living routines. VeryWell Health has a list of 10 things to […]
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Cultivate social connections and support

The past few weeks I have been blogging about The Okinawa Program and the amazing health and longevity of this remarkable society.  To live the “Okinawa Way” strive to: get lifelong regular physical activity eat a mostly plant-based diet that includes fish and soy foods with a great variety of vegetables and moderate amounts of the […]
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Connecting bodies, minds and spirits

As I have often mentioned in my blog, being close to nature and connecting with family and friends both give me a spiritual boost.  I visited a cherished family friend on her beautiful property yesterday.  It was a perfect day for a visit.  I turned onto her drive and off in the distance I could […]
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