One of my lessons was to keep on learning, working that mind. My husband has been incredible at doing what he can to keep my mind young. Just about every evening we do a puzzle, play a silly game, have some crazy creative date nights or paint. My husband is a great painter and hadContinue reading “Embrace Creativity: Painting as a Form of Mindfulness”
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Today is World Sjögren’s Day 7/23/2025
Happy New Years
What have I been doing in 2024! It is so hard to believe that it has been a year since I posted anything. I plan to do better this year. Posting keeps me on my toes to read and learn more about myself. This past year we welcomed a third grandchild. I did a bitContinue reading “Happy New Years”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #5 Believe in Yourself!
Most of my life has been spent worrying about what other people thought of me, looking for approval, not feeling good enough, not pretty enough and feeling like I have not succeeded in anything. I think I’m a pretty friendly person. I always try and make a conscious effort to think about what I say,Continue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #5 Believe in Yourself!”
Dry, Dry, Dry
One of the things that I have been struggling with is dryness. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common symptoms of Sjögren’s. With me it has been dry eyes, mouth and throat, skin, hair, nasal passages and a persistent dry cough, just dry everything. If I do not apply lotion a couple timesContinue reading “Dry, Dry, Dry”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #4 Make New Friends!
It is important to have friends – especially as we age! It turns out that good healthy friendships contribute to good physical health. Friends can decrease your risk of health issues like diabetes, heart attack and stroke. Friendships decrease the feelings of loneliness, which can shorten your lifespan (verywellmind.com). Since moving from the big cityContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #4 Make New Friends!”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #3 Laugh as much as you can!
Laugh, laugh and laugh some more until your cheeks hurt! I am so fortunate to have a husband who is a goof ball – we laugh about something every day. I also have four kids who are just as goofy. I know I can call any one of my kids and they will have meContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #3 Laugh as much as you can!”
What were my symptoms.
What were my personal symptoms that lead me to being diagnosed with Sjögren’s? It took years, because there seemed to be a reason for every symptom. Dry eyes and mouth are the main symptoms of Sjögren’s, and I have had dry eyes for a long time now. My mouth started to be dry and IContinue reading “What were my symptoms.”
Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #2 Keep Learning!
Our memory and cognitive skills decline as we age, so we need to keep our brains working! Dementia and Alzheimer’s runs in both sides of my family, and as I started to reach that 60 mark, I started to realize I need to do as much brain work-outs as I can. I wish I wouldContinue reading “Turning 60–what I’ve learned in the past six decades so far: #2 Keep Learning!”
What is Sjögren’s disease?
What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. Sjögren’s syndrome is divided into two categories – Primary form is if you do not have another rheumatic disease (a disease that causesContinue reading “What is Sjögren’s disease?”
Bren's Zen Journey 