A lion and a pug walked into a coffee shop… and I got to learn about their fun, wacky, cross-country road trip. Here’s the story: Crema, a Portland, Maine coffee shop, was my satellite office yesterday. It met all of my requirements: fun atmosphere, good coffee, wifi, air conditioning. How could my Crema experience possibly get […]
Cancer Treatment: Imagine a Day When Treatment is Good for You
June 7, 2013 By
Imagine how your body would react… if you had a weekly appointment with a nutritionist instead of that surgery. Imagine how your body would react… if you had a weekly appointment with a fitness instructor instead of a chemo drip. Imagine how your body would react… if you practiced meditation daily instead of opting for […]
What’s Stopping You From Sharing Your Story? Maybe Seth Godin Can Help.
May 31, 2013 By
Got a great idea that you haven’t quite been able to put into action? Oh, yes, there are plenty of reasons to wait before sharing your genius with the world: You need to do more research You’re not an expert. No one will understand your idea. That self-doubt knows just when to show up to […]
Mom Was Right: Chew Your Food
May 24, 2013 By
Okay, so if your mother is anything like mine, maybe Mom was sort of right. My mother’s intention was for my siblings and me to chew our food long enough not to choke on it – a couple of quick chews and down the hatch. According to Jessica Porter, though, we should aim to chew […]
A Daughter’s Ironman for Mum: Raising Funds to Support Alzheimer’s Association
May 14, 2013 By
For Yarmouth fitness trainer Theresa Saxton, Ironman competitions are serious business. She’s participated in three Ironmen, completing her last one more than five years ago. They all pale in comparison to her upcoming solo Ironman on June 22: she’s dedicating this effort to honor her mother, who has been living in the fog of Alzheimer’s […]
Reinventing an Old Friend to Create a City of Readers
April 3, 2013 By
In a world where following the latest shiny object can be distracting, it’s refreshing to see a shiny object designed to keep us on track. Portland’s shiny new bookmobile was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony right outside the Portland Public Library. Investors and city officials were quick to point out that this bookmobile should […]
Cancer Treatment: What if We’re Headed Down the Wrong Path?
January 30, 2013 By
What if… Instead of pursuing a war against cancer that began more than 40 years ago, We celebrate and boost the power of our immune system? What if… Instead of focusing on surgery, chemo, and radiation for cancer treatment, We focus on nutrition, exercise, and stress-free living to boost our immune system? What if… Instead […]
Sock Monkeys Against Cancer – Let’s Bring Them to Life
November 5, 2012 By
Cancer is serious business; these cute, cuddly monkeys with wild hair bring a ray of sunshine along with a big dose of humor and hope to cancer patients. They are the creation of Jennifer Windrum in response to her mother’s lung cancer diagnosis. Why SMAC: Sock Monkeys Against Cancer? Windrum and her mother, Leslie Lehrman, […]
LiveStrong: A Powerful Force for Good
October 2, 2012 By
Today is LiveStrong Day, a day to acknowledge and support the 28 million people around the world who are living with cancer. This annual celebration takes place on the anniversary of Lance Armstrong’s October 2, 1996 cancer diagnosis. Yes, you read that correctly, a celebration of a cancer diagnosis. In Armstrong’s own words: The truth […]
Staycation: Reflect, Recharge and Reconnect Close to Home
September 6, 2012 By
Southern Maine proved to be the perfect setting for an end-of-summer staycation for my husband and me. First up: beaches, of course, since we find nothing more relaxing than a multi-day beach tour. Mother Nature cooperated, providing beautiful sunny days for the entire week, as we visited old favorites and added one more to our […]
