Cheryl Russell

Sharing a life story can lift the spirit, sharpen memory and reveal just how much that life has meant

Instead of rushing past something with a quick look, stop, stay with it and let yourself really explore what’s in front of you

Rejoice in the sizzling sounds from backyard grills, the sharp crack of a bat at a little league game, and skies lit with fireworks on the Fourth of July

Famous gardens around the world offer a glimpse into ingenuity, culture and a reverence for nature

Writer, editor and speaker Cheryl Russell is a Laguna Woods Village resident

Peek into the backstory of some well-known holiday customs to see what’s fact, what’s fiction and what’s quirky trivia

Now is an ideal time to reflect on your gratitude and express appreciation for the positive in your life

See the other possibilities or, to use a 21st century word, try a “workaround”

August happens to be a popular month for national ice cream day celebrations

Sometimes all it takes to shift out of a funk is to read how someone else overcame an obstacle or helped others