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Veterans Day
Yesterday was a day celebrated with parades and acknowledgement across the country. Veterans Day is a day we pay honor to those who serve to keep us/our county safe. As of 2014, the VA estimates there were 22 million military veterans in the U.S. population. If you add their figures on veterans to the active […]
Read MoreIt’s About How you Live
November, 2017 is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. “It’s About How you Live” is a theme used to describe the care provided by trained professionals. Hospice care and palliative care are different and each provide care and comfort for patients. These terms are often used interchangeably, yet they have distinct differences. Palliative care is […]
Read MoreEstate Planning
Estate planning allows us to avoid legal questions that arise when anyone is incapacitated or dies. Questions about finances, property, guardianship for minors, tax implications of selling property, business transfers, medical/health care considerations, funeral plans and more. Decisions made and implemented today may be modified over time, allowing flexibility over time for changes you desire. Whether […]
Read MoreEmpathy vs. Sympathy
Brene Brown is a remarkable person. Her studies have taken her down paths of understanding of human nature. It was a reminder today as I participated in a conference that featured her short video segment outlining “empathy vs. sympathy”. This short segment serves as a reminder during those “life moments” when we are unclear how […]
Read MoreIf you were away from work
We rely on schedules in daily life. The busier we get, the juggling between activities occurs naturally, living a life of its own?! Alas, we rely on routines, patterns of behavior, actions and responses to help us manage everything we do. Think stimulus/response … Auto-pilot can be helpful – the less we have to think, […]
Read MoreAdvisory Perspective Series – Hawley Woods Gray
Providing perspective from experts is a monthly feature on our Blog. We work with professionals across industries from accounting to taxes, from legal to medical, from financial to insurance. These professionals provide we “laypeople” with the tools and resources to make informed decisions about what is needed for us, today and into the future. It […]
Read MorePassport Awareness
Did you know that September is “Passport Awareness Month”? I uncovered this fact while reading from the US Department of State website recently. This awareness campaign was formed to educate and inform travelers about upcoming changes to travel identification requirements for domestic flights. As someone who has had a valid passport for 30+ years, the […]
Read MorePractice makes Perfect
We’ve seen much over the past weeks that lend consideration to “expecting the unexpected”. Situations beyond our control stretch us beyond our comfort zones. We are faced with unfamiliar circumstances and see the best in people/humanity or are stunned by dismal reactions. How might we be ready to be ready? Let’s start small. IF we […]
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