Sept/Oct 2023

  • Returning to Work—Reset and Reconnect

    Returning to Work—Reset and Reconnect

    As businesses navigate their work environment structure, some are coming back to the office, some are already back, some have hybrid environments and some still work from home. The same applies to entrepreneurial business. Now more than ever, resetting our goals, reconnecting with others and restoring resilience are required skills to help entrepreneurs maintain business…

  • The University Student’s Unofficial, Unauthorized but Totally Accurate Guidelines for a Budding Career

    The University Student’s Unofficial, Unauthorized but Totally Accurate Guidelines for a Budding Career

    This is all about you, the college or trade school or university student who is taking classes and hoping to graduate with a degree in something, then go out and start your career. It can also be for the person who is returning to school and getting more education and training to qualify for higher-paying…

  • The Beauty Is the Same

    The Beauty Is the Same

    It’s been more than three years since my mother died.  I had just arrived in New Orleans five days prior to be with my son for a month when I got the call about my mom. She had a stroke and was put on life support. Basically, her worst-case death scenario was playing out: Having…

  • Falling for Health: Your Ultimate Autumn Guide

    Falling for Health: Your Ultimate Autumn Guide

    Stay Active Amid Fall’s Splendor The picturesque beauty of fall encourages outdoor enthusiasts to venture into colorful landscapes. Whether it’s hiking through lively trails, jogging amidst falling leaves, or practicing yoga in a park, the season offers a perfect backdrop for outdoor workouts. Embrace the crisp air and the meditative qualities of nature while engaging…

  • Antonio Barbosa: A Golden Paradise for Expats

    Antonio Barbosa:
    A Golden Paradise for Expats

    Portugal, the jewel of Southern Europe, is a top choice for expatriates seeking a new home. In this exclusive interview, I sat down with Antonio Barbosa, an international real estate agent and founder of Infinite Solutions, who has made it his mission to help people find their perfect piece of paradise in Portugal. Originally from…

  • Oh, DUNE It!! 

    Oh, DUNE It!! 

    Have you ever looked at the sand on a beach and said, “Hey, it would be fun to surf those dunes?” Ever felt like you just want to be free? Off-roading is very fun! It can also be very humbling. It is a sense of thrill and freedom, mixed with a healthy dose of fear. …

  • Help for Struggling Readers

    Help for Struggling Readers

    End of July, I went to Shakespeare by the Sea with some friends to watch an open-air, live performance of Hamlet. It was impressive that they could shorten such a long play and still make it work. Even most movies cut plenty out of the bard’s masterpieces. The site Top 10 of Anything and Everything…