Category Archives: Something Special

When my stepdad died, the first thing I missed was our conversations. I missed hearing his voice. I missed texting him and getting his signature replies. When you love someone for a long time, you recognize their words almost as … Continue reading →

Since 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ferried Apollo 11, the first manned spacecraft to successfully land on the moon, people all over the globe have dreamed about setting foot on our celestial neighbor’s surface one day. But, sadly, … Continue reading →

There’s little doubt as to how 2020 will be remembered in history. The year that began with COVID-19 as a distant threat across the globe ended with nearly every country worldwide reeling from the trauma and shock of a pandemic. … Continue reading →

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. state governments have been struggling with how to support tenants and homeowners and prevent evictions. Many have imposed eviction moratoriums, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a halt to … Continue reading →

Conscious dying — being aware, awake and accepting of what is happening at end of life and in the moment of one’s death — is not a defined practice with precepts that can be followed to ensure a smooth transition … Continue reading →

The holiday season is meant to be joyful. Yet even at the best of times, people’s mental health can suffer during Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and other holiday celebrations as they experience sadness, isolation and grief. And following 10 months of … Continue reading →