Accepting a compliment is one of the hardest lessons I’ve ever had to learn. A few years back, my best friend commented favorably on my outfit. I immediately informed her of the bargain pricing I got on the pantsuit (my way of seeking validation in the choice I’d made). She touched my arm, smiled kindly [...]
by Karel on October 18, 2010
I found the relationships I cherish the most give me something to take away and use as I gear up for my second wind. It’s through the sharing of our collective wisdom that we hit our stride and build a purposeful life with grace, fortitude, and tenacity. Embracing concepts that keep us young of heart [...]
by Karel on October 11, 2010
Last week I had discussed the issue related to control of our life. All of us have our priorities. No one else sets them for us—we do. We either say yes! to a choice or we set it aside. My fear is that I’ll say yes for all the right reasons, yet find out later [...]
My mother gave up after multiple rounds of chemotherapy, which physically incapacitated her and left a ravaged hairless body. This proud elderly woman was reduced to a walker and unable to manage even the simplest things. She knew the consequences of ovarian cancer, acknowledged that she had lost the ability to think clearly, and yet [...]
by Karel on October 4, 2010
For over 20 years, Pam O’Connor has managed networks which ultimately consolidated into Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. An honors graduate of the University of Tennessee, she began her career in television and later owned a public relations firm specializing in real estate and hospitality. She holds the Senior Certified Relocation Professional (SCRP) [...]