If I were to think of any property to be quarantined over a four to five day period, the Four Seasons in Nevis would make the top of the list. We had over 360 acres to explore with pools, beaches, restaurants, tennis courts and an award winning golf course that runs up the side of the mountain. By the…
“Every single relationship, business and educational outcome improves when the brain is positive first. If you cultivate happiness while in the midst of your struggles, work, at school, while unemployed or single, you increase your chances of attaining all the goals you are pursuing, including happiness.” – Shawn Achor When it rains, it pours! Especially in Chattanooga this year. It…
Are We Too Obsessed with Our Weight and Waistlines? All too often the media and even medical professionals tell us that thinner and lighter is better. As can be seen from the pictures above, most would agree this is not always the case. Many world class athletes regularly weigh in at levels considered moderately overweight by height weight charts with…
We are all, inexorably, marching toward old age. By 2030, 72 million Americans will be age 65 or older.1 The good news is longevity has been improving, and people are remaining healthy and vibrant at older ages. The bad news is cultural perceptions of ‘old’ people have not kept pace. A 2016 analysis by the World Health Organization found ageism was abundant and…
For our kids Christmas is a time to eat lots of sweets, decorate the tree and eagerly await the day when they can receive the presents they most dearly desire. Each year brings new joys and different experiences. Last year, Sydney developed a crisis of confidence with regard to her belief in Santa Claus. We sat her down to explain…
Sometimes the government gets things right. Recently, federal legislation has created a new investment vehicle called ‘ABLE Accounts’ (Achieving a Better Life Experience) to help families save for future expenses related the needs of a loved one with a long-term disability. For the first time, eligible individuals will be allowed to establish savings accounts that do not affect the beneficiary’s eligibility for SSI,…