I was at a New Year’s party, and a friend asked me “what’s new about your new year? Any new year’s resolutions?”  I thought to myself, came up with nothing, and just spontaneously uttered, “I’m turning over a new leaf.”  My wife, charmingly confrontational, chimed, “exactly what leaf would it be you’re turning over?” That…

Here’s a question for New Years: What is it that makes you really, truly happy?  Being healthy, wealthy or wise?  A lot of folks are talking about happiness these days, and new year’s resolutions to lose weight, and I have a definite opinion, given we’re about to turn a calendar page very soon. I have…

Out with the old, in with the new!  Do YOU have a New Year’s Resolution, or need for the New Year? Have you lost weight, or are you enjoying better health?  Do you need to lose weight, feel better, get closer to God (or Spirit, Higher Power)? Please share your news and needs with me,…

This week, after Chanukah, between Christmas, during Kwanza, and before the New Year begins, I recommend taking some time to renew and recharge the soul.  We have filled our bodies with great food and drink.  Many of us have filled our relationships with connections, gatherings, phone calls, emails and even holiday greeting cards.  Now, let’s…

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