Sometimes life is moving so fast, I just fall off the blog wagon. Then I feel like I need to explain what I’ve been doing. Well, one thing I have done is publish my workbook, Ice the Burnout, Twenty Simple Ways to Make Your Life Better. I am really pleased with the way it looks.

I am so glad you are reading Ice the Burnout and managing the stress in your life. Please comment and let us all know which stress busters work best for you. Do you have a technique to share?

Always remember that “rest” is an active verb. – Dianne Morr

Our 25-year anniversary trip to Hawaii was such a hit, Phil and I decided to observe our 35th anniversary with a special trip as well. This extravaganza recognized not only our marital milestone but also that fact that all three of our children had completed college. We had seen the last of college tuition bills!

Many years after first dipping my toes in the Atlantic Ocean, I had two memorable vacations that involved great milestones and exotic seas. In 1997, Phil and I celebrated our 25th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. While the refreshing cold of the Atlantic Ocean had reminded me of my swimming experiences in Lake Michigan,