Our world is filled with noise. Cars act up, and racket enters our lives from the tube, the monitor, the game-boy and the children, so much so that we might think that peace and quiet has finally left our lives for good. What can we do to get it back?

One way is to realize that peace and quiet never really go away. They simply fade away at times, but are always close as breathing. All we need to do is to open ourselves more clearly to their presence. read more »

Our world is filled with noise. Cars act up, and racket enters our lives from the tube, the monitor, the game-boy and the children, so much so that we might think that peace and quiet has finally left our lives for good. What can we do to get it back?

One way is to realize that peace and quiet never really go away. They simply fade away at times, but are always close as breathing. All we need to do is to open ourselves more clearly to their presence. read more »

You won’t have to look very far this year in your search for that perfect gift for your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Stores and restaurants on the Kitsap Peninsula are ready to sell you their favorite items, and to stun you with some new ones.

For those who like one-stop shopping, Fred Meyer is offering a beautiful compilation of music, The Loved Ones, a 3-CD set . At the coffee counter is Uncle Seth’s Valentine’s Heart Cookie, with vanilla and pink frosting . While there, pick up a bottle of Lorina’s Pink Lemonade . read more »

Senior years bring new health and fitness concerns, which can be easily addressed. You can ask your medical provider specific questions, and then surf the web to find some helpful senior sites. Consider attending senior fitness classes at your nearby community or fitness center, or practice at-home instructional audiotapes or videos for wellness, in the privacy of your home. read more »