• Ganbatte

    After our morning taisō, I mentioned to my Japanese co-worker my plans to climb Mt. Fuji. She cheerfully ...

    After our morning taisō, I mentioned to my Japanese co-worker my plans to climb Mt. Fuji. She cheerfully replied with the traditional salutation, “Ganbatte,” which she explained meant, “Try hard” — an ...

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  • Dust Off Your Dreams

    How many of your days have gone astray and what are you going to do to make sure the upcoming days don’t ...

    How many of your days have gone astray and what are you going to do to make sure the upcoming days don’t get the opportunity to do so? Here is a suggestion to take up so the year does not get away aga ...

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  • Creating a Life She Loves

    Barbara Risto, the publisher/owner of INSPIRED Senior Living has walked the path of a caregiver, multiple ...

    Barbara Risto, the publisher/owner of INSPIRED Senior Living has walked the path of a caregiver, multiple times. She is a testament to being thrust into caregiver roles, as so many are; and also being ...

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  • Setting Up a Home Gym

    The convenience and privacy of a home gym offers a greater chance of sticking to your fitness promise. An ...

    The convenience and privacy of a home gym offers a greater chance of sticking to your fitness promise. And if you are already an avid exerciser with a gym membership, home equipment allows a quick wor ...

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