A Series of Uplifting Articles for Widows and Others Who Have Lost, or May Soon
Lose, Someone They Love.
In this
from-the-heart series of self-help articles, Barbara shares her most
personal writing and the successful coping strategies she used when she lost her
husband, Harry, in February, 2005.
In addition
to speaking about her own grieving experience and what she learned in the
process, Barbara also shares insight gained from conversations with other widows
and individuals who have lost loved ones.
NEW
in 2010: Now Barbara speaks about her life after five years of
widowhood, and the book she published this
year about her life with the drummer she loved.
Click HERE for a descriptive
list of articles and a selection of books that deal with the grieving process
and the loss of a spouse or other loved one.
The
first article in this series touched the hearts of many readers. Read their
special supportive comments
HERE.
"Life is
all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick you can
hardly catch it going."
- Tennessee
Williams
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Life is many things at different times . . . from interesting, exciting,
surprising, and challenging, to frustrating, discouraging, stressful, and
extremely sad. But we learn from every experience, good or bad, and move on from
there. This department shares lessons the author has learned from a lifetime of
self-employment and more than seven decades of just plain living.
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Are
You Deficient in Vitamin D? Millions of Americans are, and if you've never
had your vitamin D level checked, you need to ask your doctor to do this now as
part of your next blood test.
Accidents
and Liability Insurance Issues. A fall on black ice leads Barbara to some
scary discoveries about the financial pitfalls of falling on public property.
Cashing in on Your
Creativity: Two Ways to Look at It
Are You Prepared for a Disaster? (Tips for Setting up a "Grab It Quick" Box)
Deadlines Were Made
to be Broken
How to Save Money on
Prescription Drugs
Found: A New Source of
Strength
How to Stop Worry at
the Gate
I Already Did That! (You don't
have to keep doing things you've already done!)
Looking at Your Life in an Exciting
New Way. Barbara revists a book she first read and reviewed twenty years
ago, one that could cause today's readers to seriously rethink their whole life
and career/job/business ambitions.
STRESS: What It Does to You and What You Can
Do About It
The Many Faces of Stress,
and Why Women Handle it Better Than Men - An experience with
"forgetfulness" taught Barbara a new lesson about how stress can affect our
daily activities.
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Barbara's Personal Experience
The Incredible POWER of Prayer.
Barbara shares three amazing emails she received one day.
Duped by a Pen Pal in Africa.
A new kind of merchandise con game—a "remailing scam" that targets children
looking for pen Pals on the Web. (This article links to a second report from a
mother whose daughter was also caught up in the same scheme.)
A Shop of Her Own. A memorial to Barbara's dear friend, Susan Young, who
realized her dream, but didn't live long enough to enjoy it.
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