by Susan Haldane | Aug 15, 2017 | Health and Safety, Volunteers
The learn-to-ride motorcycle course started off with a lecture on a Friday evening, in a small, stuffy college classroom. It was the end of the work week and people were tired, but the instructor was obviously an experienced rider and a practical, straight-talking...
by Susan Haldane | Aug 8, 2017 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care
(Based on Threads of Life Resource Guide for Volunteer Family Guides, from Joanne Overbeck, Dallas TX) Writing, in any form, can provide a powerful catharsis. It brings up memories and rekindles feelings. Writing helps you revisit emotions that are important for...
by Shirley Hickman | Aug 1, 2017 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care
Camping is a great way to make yourself “unplug” while on vacation. Many of us would have to think hard to remember the last time we travelled without a cell phone. Some of you may never recall travelling without a cell phone. Today, not only do we have...