Aging, caregiving and the journey through the second half of life

Secrets Of Healthy Caregivers: The Four-Knows Strategy

May 2, 2021

It is well documented in the medical literature that the stress of caregiving poses a serious threat to caregiver health. What is not so well documented are strategies that can be implemented to mitigate this threat. One of these is…

For the Valentine you didn’t get or the one you didn’t send

February 14, 2021

Valentine’s Day is an odd celebration of the forgotten. Those are remembered are lavished with recognition, gifts and status, leaving the larger cohort of the unremembered to fend for themselves. This is where art can offer solace and inclusion with…

When I Think of You

January 9, 2021

This is the first work combining art and music that I’ve done where I created all the moving parts. I wrote the musical score, played it on the piano and painted all the art art.…

10 Post-Holiday Reminders For Caregivers-Number One

January 5, 2021

Sibling Rules We tell ourselves that things are going to be better this year between our siblings. We’re not going to react to their provocative remarks or rude behavior. Thee truth is we don’t even make it through the first…

Heroic Capacity of Older Adults

December 16, 2020

This beautiful and touching video about the “heroic capacity” of older adults is as aspect of being old that we are apt to forget. This inspiring portrayal of heroic courage and dignity is one you will want to share with…

Bite-Sized Comfort & Inspiration Anyone Can Afford

December 2, 2020

This week I released a new notecard set that features 10 of my favorite paintings, which are shown below. The set of all 10 and sets of 10 of the individual sets are available at my online Etsy Shop (see…

For whatever comes in life…

November 27, 2020

To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that…Saint Teresa of Alviar Courage by David Solie…

Pandemic by David Solie

November 9, 2020

“I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” Albert Camus, from The Plague …

Eiinaudi: The soundtrack of hope

October 24, 2020

Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi OMRI is an Italian pianist and composer. Trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, Einaudi began his career as a classical composer, later incorporating other styles and genres such as pop, rock, folk, and world music. …

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