A touchstone has historically been defined as a slate or silicon based stone that was used to test the purity of a gold nugget. When you had a stone you thought was gold, you rubbed it against the tou...

Most of the time learning something new involves anxiety and tension in your life, and maybe even some self-doubt. The energy created in learning new things can turn negative and can even lead to avoi...

In the house that I grew up in we had a staircase that had a bookshelf halfway up. It was where my older brother kept his college books when he was studying biology and fisheries management.

He had s...

We all look forward to vacations, especially in the summer when school is out, weather is favorable, and travel is generally easier. But if you struggle with work/life balance vacations can become a n...

In my family we like to play cards, and one that we've played for a long time is called Euchre. It's a simple game with only 24 cards and usually with 2 teams of 2. As much as some would like to say i...

We all have comfort zones where life just feels better.  Hometowns, hanging with friends, a favorite chair, certain foods, or even a favorite blanket or pillow could all be part of a comfort zone.  Ev...