by Alison Martin | Sep 11, 2021 | Artists, Featured
A Dave of All Trades There is a term – “Triple Threat” – that means “someone proficient in three important skills within their particular field”. Well, that would make David Konig a Quintuple Threat. He’s a stand-up, an actor,...
by Cheryl Farrell | Sep 7, 2021 | Featured, Social Issues
On the theme of truth, guest contributor Cheryl Farrell reminds us that you can run, but you cannot hide from the truth Thank you, Cheryl! I am showing my age (again) by referencing the vintage game show, Truth or Consequences. Broadcast on radio and television, the...
by insidewink | Aug 30, 2021 | Featured, Videos
“If someone can pound it into your gourd of a head…”. If that doesn’t sound like the way Lou Grant from the Mary Tyler Moore show would have started a sentence…what does?? Ed Asner’s iconic role of the crusty, tough but...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 25, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
A Tangy Sweet Light Treat! With plum season coming to an end, how about trying this Plum Almond Cake from Rainbow Plant Life. I appreciate how a simple, one layer cake can add a lovely ending touch to an al fresco dinner… it’s light, tender and not too...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 23, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured, Videos
The Author of “Setting Boudaries Will Set You Free” on the Beauty of Selfishness Nancy Levin is on a mission… to allow us to set boundaries and to take back the idea of selfishness. So many of us put others first. We twist ourselves into knots trying...
by Cheryl Farrell | Aug 17, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers, Social Issues
On the theme of boundaries, guest contributor Cheryl Farrell believes that setting boundaries should not prevent the good from coming in. In a moment of exasperation with a long-time friend, I asked, “Who have you become? Who are you?” I’ve known “Mary” for more than...
by insidewink | Aug 13, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
Heroes are all around… from the person who helps someone across the street, to activists, to frontline workers… The openness and empathy in all of us that creates compassionate actions is one of the most valued and important qualities of the human spirit....
by insidewink | Aug 11, 2021 | Featured, Staff Picks
Our insidewink team likes to share the good So, when we find something we love, we want to share it with you! Our insidewink staff picks some great fun finds… from Personal Momentos to Fun Retro Family Experiences to 80’s accessories! jean trebek...
by Kate Fuglei | Aug 9, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers
I grew up in the Midwest with lots of aunts and uncles around. They dropped in constantly. There were no dates made or appointment planned. They just showed up, sometimes with a box of doughnuts or sometimes a gallon of ice cream. My mother would make a pot of...
by Jean Trebek | Aug 3, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Summer in a Bowl! For hot summer nights, try this simple, delicious and nutritious chilled cucumber yogurt soup. Using Greek yogurt will ensure a much higher protein content than other yogurts plus there’s less sugar and gut friendly probiotics. You can add in a...
by Jean Trebek | Jul 18, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
Perfect For Any Event or Just Have Some in the Fridge for a Quick Bite. With people feeling more relaxed about gathering together these days, here’s an excellent rice salad to serve or bring to your next party. It makes a great side dish or a refreshing meal on...
by Dove Rose | Jul 10, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
How Does One Consume Vulnerably? Well, I’ll tell ya. ☺ Think about what you put in your body? Do you start your day with coffee, espresso, matcha, yerba matte, green tea, sugar, etc.? Do you bookend that with a glass of wine, or a beer, at night, or dessert...
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Jul 4, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
When I was pregnant with our first child, my husband and I took a Bradley birth class. Of course I had NO IDEA when I signed up that it would be all about natural, squatting, searingly painful childbirth! Word of advice, don’t just sign up for a class without doing...
by Jean Trebek | Jun 29, 2021 | Everyday Hero, Featured, Videos
Nurturing, Healing, Love Scarlett Lewis has created a movement. After her 6-year-old son Jesse was murdered in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, Scarlett found her footing, wrote an amazing book and started a program to help teach compassion. This woman,...
by Jean Trebek | Jun 23, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
For The Italian Food Lover in All of Us! I’m so happy I found this amazing recipe for Eggplant Parmesan from Julie Chiou’s Table for Two website. Before I go any further, please do NOT skip the salting of the eggplant slices before breading them…it...
by Jean Trebek | Jun 8, 2021 | Featured, Jean's Reliable Recipes
A Crowd-pleasing Summery Dish! With summer fast approaching, here’s a recipe that you’ll really want to try…Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos! They are absolutely delicious, fast and easy. My friend, Lisa Rogers (who wrote our very popular series on Living...
by Dove Rose | Jun 6, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
… wait! … what? … Touch Joy? What the heck does that mean? ☺ You can’t touch joy, it isn’t three-dimensional, you can’t hold it and put it in your pocket…or can you? Before I go on I would like to ask you a few questions to see if you already know...
by insidewink | Jun 2, 2021 | Featured, Videos
In March, we did a zoom interview with the wonderful Nataly Kogan. And everyone loved it so much our wonderful editor, Jeanette Dubois, created a longer version of the talk with Jean, Alison and Nataly. Maybe it’s her smile. Maybe it’s her effervescent...
by insidewink | May 30, 2021 | Everyday Hero, Featured
An everyday hero is someone who answers the call to help another. When we received Linda Van Kessler’s email about her husband Charles’ childhood, we were awestruck at his strength and courage. We were so moved that Charles’ past inspired him and...
by Cheryl Farrell | May 25, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers
On the theme of nurture this month, guest contributor Cheryl Farrell writes about self-nurture and answering the call of your purpose. What Do You Want To Be? In an eighth-grade English class essay, I answered the question, “What do you want to be when you grow...
