Thursday 31 March 2016

How To Keep Your Home Secure




According to Steve Kolobaric at Weiser, one of Canada’s most trusted lockset manufacturers, there are several security tips that everyone should be aware of this season as they take in the springtime temperatures.

Weiser recommends homeowners and renters follow these tips to ensure their properties are safe and secure as everyone breaks out of winter hibernation.


Spring cleaning - If you’re tossing out boxes or packaging from items that you bought throughout the year, be sure to properly cut, stack and tie the cardboard together when you put it by the curb for recycling. Plopping the boxes for your 72” TV, Playstation and MacBook out in front of your house gives would-be burglars some tips on what they can find inside. 

Check for damage - Take some time to inspect your house and property once the snow and ice has melted. Check your windows and make sure they still lock properly, replace any burned out outdoor light bulbs and see if any fences or gates need to be fixed. 

Upgrade your locks - If you haven’t changed your front or back door locksets in years, spring is the ideal time to make the change. If you recently purchased your home, you have no idea who may have a key. Conversely, if you’ve been living there for years you may not remember who you gave a key to years ago. Take this chance to upgrade your security to a Weiser Kevo, which allows your smartphone to act as your key or consider a SmartCode 10 Touch, which has advanced touchscreen technology that eliminates the need for a key.

Spring break – Ask a neighbour to check on your property while you’re gone if you plan on going away this spring. Simply collecting your mail, sweeping (or shoveling) your walkway and even occasionally parking a car in your driveway will make it look like someone is home. Potential burglars like to target unoccupied homes.

Lock up – Spring and summer means more time spent outside but don’t forget to lock your front door when you’re not in the house. If you plan on working in the backyard or just popping over to visit a neighbour, lock your door. Most break-ins occur through an unlocked door! If you’re airing your house out during a spring-cleaning session, be sure to lock your windows when you close them, especially any on the main floor. 

Tuesday 29 March 2016

What's In Your Rug - Spring Cleaning Edition


Ahdoot Oriental Rugs has created an infographic showing what could be lurking in your rug after these past winter months titled, “What’s In Your Rug: Spring Cleaning Edition.



Saturday 26 March 2016

Accept Me - Philanthropic fashion and accessories brand




Accept Mea brand new philanthropic fashion and accessories brand that supports breaking the barriers of social marginalization through awareness and education. Accept Me has just launched their clothing and accessories line in the United States and Canada.


 Offering selections in men's, women's and children's apparel, Accept Me donates a portion of all proceeds to Bullying Ends Here and the Boys ClubNetwork. Accept Me has also donated clothing to Syrian refugees who entered Vancouver this past month.

KIM RADONS - FOUNDER & CEO OF ACCEPT ME


Kim Radons is the Founder and Creative Director of Accept Me™, a philanthropic clothing line that aims to break down social barriers and shift mindsets one t-shirt at a time. 
A humanitarian with an eye for design, Kim creates beautiful clothing and accessories to support important social causes. Since founding Accept Me in 2014, Kim's commitment to fostering positive growth in the lives of at risk youth has driven the brand's development. Kim's passion for helping others has grown the fashion label into an international name, with the designs hand selected for the coveted 2016 Grammy® Gift Bags.
An advocate for those less fortunate, Kim has been actively involved with The Boys Club Network for over three years, and more recently supportedBullying Ends Here. In 2016 Kim had the honour of presenting her acceptance fashions to Syrian Refugees entering Vancouver.
Kim loves climbing big mountains - both literally and figuratively. She's climbed Machu Picchu and kissed the ground of base camp Everest. With Mt. Kilimanjaro on the horizon, she doesn't back down from a challenge. Kim's ongoing commitment to humanitarian work abroad has enabled her to see the beauty in people everywhere, regardless of who they are or what they believe. 

10 things you must see and do at the country’s largest flower festival

Get Inspired at Canada Blooms


 Up your game in the garden at Canada’s biggest and best celebration of flowers and gardening, opening for its 20th season today at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
With unique events, beautiful exhibits and a series of seminars covering everything from raised bed gardens to useful critters you want living among your plants spread over 10 days heading into spring, Canada Blooms is the country’s preeminent festival of horticulture.
“The inspiration from the gardens and exhibits at Canada Blooms is unparalleled,” says Terry Caddo, General Manager of Canada Blooms. “It may have been a mild winter by recent standards, but it was winter nonetheless and Canadians are itching to get back outdoors and enjoy their vibrant gardens.”
To get the most out of your visit to Canada Blooms, Terry suggests the following 10 “must-see” installations at this year’s show.

1.      Toronto Flower Show. Hosted by the Toronto Flower Club, the Flower Show brings together the finest amateur floral and horticultural designs.
2.     Feature Gardens. More than 25 renowned garden architects and builders are putting together unique designs that will inspire home gardeners with their innovation and ingenuity.
3.     Bayview Flowers Floral Alley. In keeping with this year’s Let’s Party theme, Bayview Flowers Floral Alley will feature six unique gardens all representing a significant milestone in life.
4.     Alice in Wonderland Wine Garden presented by Canadian Gardening Magazine. Double the size of last year’s wine retreat and drawing inspiration from the timeless Lewis Carroll story, the Alice in Wonderland Wine Garden is the spot to kick back and relax amid the flowers and plants.
5.     The Garden Marketplace. Up to 50 exhibitors offering accessories and tools that will help you build a better garden.
6.     Plant and Product Showcase.Back by popular demand, the Plant and Product Showcase is one of the highlights of Canada Blooms. The Showcase features equipment, innovative products and a number of plants, including the new plant varieties for the 2016 season.
7.     Small space gardening. Brampton Brick brings six ideas for landscaping small spaces like those found in front of a townhouse.
8.     Canada Blooms Rain Garden. Conservation and re-use are key to achieving an environmentally sustainable society, and the Canada Blooms Rain Garden at Canada Blooms is loaded with ideas for better using and re-using rain water in your yard.
9.     World of Mulch. Create better and more sustainable gardens with compost-based soils covered with natural bark mulch. Presented by Gro-Bark, Ontario’s leading producer of mulch.
10.   Garden education. Don’t just attend Canada Blooms to view the eye-catching gardens; gain a little knowledge while you are there, with more than 200 seminars on three stages spread across 10 days.
Co-located with the National Home Show, Canada Blooms takes place March 11th to 20th, 2016, at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. For more information or for tickets, please visitcanadablooms.com. Follow Canada Blooms on Twitter@CanadaBlooms and Like it on Facebook.


About Canada Blooms
Canada Blooms is an annual world-class festival that connects people to the joys and benefits of nature through experiences with gardens and flowers by promoting, educating, inspiring and celebrating all aspects of horticulture. A not-for-profit organization that gives back to the community throughout the year by funding community garden projects around Ontario, Canada Blooms is also dedicated to providing the community with horticulture expertise, education and resources on an ongoing basis.
Now in its 20th year, Canada Blooms was founded by Landscape Ontario and The Garden Club of Toronto. Each year it is supported by a committed group of partners, sponsors and volunteers. Canada Blooms has been named One of Ontario's Top 100 Events by Festivals and Events Ontario and One of North America's Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association.

Thursday 24 March 2016

Healthy Easter Shakes To Get You Hopping!


Nutrition for Every Life

Whatever your nutrition, health, or performance goals, there’s a Vega product made for you.
 
As Easter approaches you can bet that there is processed foods and chocolate all over the menu, not exactly helpful with the whole clean living goal. So to combat the unhealthy options that are sure to come your way I have scoured the internet for some awesome Easter shakes that can include Vega Protein & Greens Powder to keep you on track, while also making your taste buds do a little happy dance.
 
First up we have this fantastic Spring Swirl shake brought to you by Healthy Happy Life




Next up we have a Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Shake created by The Minimalist Baker.



And here we have a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie found on Myrecipes.com.


And last but certainly not least we have this Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie found on Greatist.com.

All you have to do is add a delicious scoop of Vega Protein & Greens Powder and you can make any recipe as pumped up as you are!



Wednesday 23 March 2016

How Do You Explain Loss Of A Sibling?


According to a recent Save the Children report, one million newborns around the world die each year on their first day of life. In regards to this statistic, millions of families have experienced the pain of losing their child and sometimes are in the middle of explaining to their other children what happened to their younger sibling.

Kay Moorby, an emerging author and mother, decided to write “ The Little Star” after a family friend had lost their child. In “The Little Star,” families will follow the life of the “Stars” who live under the sea and have a very sick little star.
Along with the beautiful illustrations, Moorby offers discussion questions and advice throughout the book that all families can benefit from.


The Star family is overjoyed when their newest Little Star is born. Everyone in the rock pool celebrates, but their excitement is soon taken away when the Little Star becomes very ill and dies. How will the Star family cope with this tragic loss? How will the other animals in the rock pool deal with the news and support the family? Will the rock pool ever be the same again?

The Little Star tells the true story of the Mortimer family and how they coped with the death of their precious baby boy, Charlie, and supported their two boys, Harry and Adam. It includes their brave decision to bring baby Leo into the world. It aims to support families who have been through a similar experience and provides information and discussion questions to help children deal with the death of a baby.

This title was brought to your attention by The Bohlsen Group, a leader in advertising & marketing. 

Tuesday 22 March 2016

The Big Short


“Brilliant.”
 A.O. Scott, New York Times

“Fascinating and funny.  It’s a triumph.”
 Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOMINATED FOR FIVE ACADEMY AWARDS®
INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR AND BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
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CHRISTIAN BALE, STEVE CARELL, RYAN GOSLING AND BRAD PITT STAR IN THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORY
 THE
BIG
SHORT

Based on the Best-Selling Book from the Author of The Blind Side and Moneyball
Critically Acclaimed Hit Debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack March 15, 2016

            HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  – “One of the most absorbing and entertaining films of the year” (Mara Reinstein, Us Weekly), director Adam McKay’s “witty, smart, sharp and funny” (Scott Mantz, “Access Hollywood”) masterpiece THE BIG SHORT arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand March 15, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. 
            Nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing, 
THE BIG SHORT also was named one of the top 10 films of the year by The Wall Street JournalNew York TimesLos Angeles TimesEntertainment Weekly,Us Weekly, the American Film Institute and many more.
           

            Based on the best-selling book by Michael Lewis, THE BIG SHORT details the true story of four outsiders who risked everything to take on the big banks during the greatest financial fraud in U.S. history.  Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt deliver career-best performances in “the most wildly entertaining must-see movie of the year” 
(Toni Gonzales, Fox-TV).
            THE BIG SHORT Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD is packed with over an hour of bonus content. Go behind the scenes with Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Christian Bale as they talk about their characters and the real people in this unbelievable true story, then discover the facts behind the gripping events as author Michael Lewis and the filmmakers discuss how the most incredible heist of the century was pulled off.  Plus, catch five deleted scenes that were not shown in theaters and hear director Adam McKay reveal the challenges he faced in bringing the book to the screen.   

THE BIG SHORT Blu-ray Combo Pack
THE BIG SHORT Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English DTS:X, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The combo pack includes access to a Digital HD copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray
·         Feature film in high definition
·         In the Tranches: Casting
·         The Big Leap: Adam McKay
·         Unlikely Heroes: The Characters of The Big Short
·         The House of Cards: The Rise of the Fall
·         Getting Real: Recreating an Era
·         Deleted Scenes

DVD
·         Feature film in standard definition

            The Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase includes a Digital HD Version of the film that can be accessed through UltraViolet™, a way to collect, access and enjoy movies.  With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them—reliably and securely—to a variety of devices.   

 THE BIG SHORT Single-Disc DVD
The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The disc includes the feature film in standard definition.



Paramount Pictures and Regency Enterprises present a Plan B Entertainment production of an Adam McKay film: “The Big Short.”  Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.  Produced by Brad Pitt, p.g.a., Dede Gardner, p.g.a., Jeremy Kleiner, p.g.a. and Arnon Milchan.  Based upon the book by Michael Lewis.  Screenplay by Charles Randolph and Adam McKay.  Directed by Adam McKay.


About Paramount Home Media Distribution
Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to premier media brands that create television programs, motion pictures, consumer products, and digital content for audiences in 180 countries and territories.  The PHMD division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technolotechnologies.

THE BIG SHORT
Street Date:              March 15, 2016 (Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand)
SRP:                            $39.99 U.S. (Blu-ray Combo Pack)
                                    $29.99 U.S. (DVD)
U.S. Rating:                R for pervasive language and some sexuality/nudity
Canadian Rating:       14A for nudity and coarse language

Monday 21 March 2016

Adorable Healthy Tofu Easter Treats






With Easter right around the corner, we wanted to share a fun foodie DIY craft alternative to Easter eggs, called charaben (aka character bento box). You and the kiddos can create a bunny bento and/or baby chick recipes using House Foods organic tofu (yes, tofu!) that puts a tasty and healthy twist on the typical “meaty” meals families eat during Easter Sunday – AND it’s something kids will enjoy doing and having packed in their lunches for school. 

Chef Mayumi Johnston, creator of Character Bento’s and owner of Taste of Japan blog, has teamed up with House Foods to develop this adorable bunny and baby chick recipes for mom and kids to create at home! I’m happy to share the step-by-step recipe guide along with images and samples of the organic tofu if you’d like to test it out yourself.   

Delivering smiles and happiness to generations of health-conscious families is House Foods’ number one priority, which is why we’d love to bring character bento to your kitchen table this Easter! House Foods tofu is made from 100% U.S grown, non-GMO soybeans and has many nutritional benefits including low in saturated fat, cholesterol-free and is a good source of calcium. Tofu also is a high-quality complete protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids.


Tofu Charaben Bunny- Makes 2 Charaben Bento’s
Ingredients:
300g cooked white rice, separated

For the bunny:
½ pkg House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Firm or Extra Firm, drained and pressed dry well
½ pkg ground chicken breast
5 small mushrooms
½  Tbsp Potato starch
1/8 tsp soy sauce
salt to taste
Nori seaweed, cut into small circles
Small radish, cut into 1/8th in size
Ketchup 

*For vegan, omit ground chicken breast and use the whole package of tofu instead

For the scrambled tofu:
½ pkg House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Firm or Extra Firm, drained and pressed dry well
1/8 – ¼ tsp Curry powder (optional)
1/8 tsp soy sauce
salt to taste
Garnish:
Choice of Spring vegetables
Tool:
Dry seaweed cutter

Directions to create bunny:
In a large bowl crumble tofu and add in the ground chicken breast, potato starch, soy sauce, and salt.  Mix well 
by hands and form small round balls. 
Remove stems from mushrooms and stuff mushrooms with the tofu balls.  Steam for about 10 minutes or until 
softened and cooked through.  You need 1 tofu mushroom for 1 bunny. You can save the rest and freeze for later.

Directions for Scrambled Tofu Curry
Crumble the tofu into a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the curry powder (if using) and soy 
sauce and stir.  Cook until liquid has evaporated and tofu is completely crumbled.

To assemble the Charaben Bunny Bento:
Add the rice to a bento box. Top with the scrambled tofu.  Place the bunny face inside the bento box where 
you’d like to create the bunny.  Place two slices of radish above the bunny’s face.  This will be its ears. Garnish 
with your choice of spring vegetables.  Apply the small pieces of nori to the stuffed mushroom for the bunny’s 
eyes and nose with tweezers.  Color its cheeks with a small dab of ketchup and set aside.  Repeat to make 
second bento.

Saturday 19 March 2016

10 Important Questions Patients Never But Should Always Ask Physicians


Patients often find it difficult to talk to physicians when they don’t particularly feel well. They tend to lack self-respect in these situations, failing to speak up for themselves. Naturally, this sentiment reflects upon physicians who are seen as not treating patients with dignity. Dignity implies self-confidence and certainty, rarely afforded to patients. Patients are mostly discounted in the decision-making process because they are not asking the right questions at the right time. 

Emergency Medicine physician, Kevin Haselhorst, author of the book Wishes To Die For, firmly believes that patients have to be more proactive in their life-and-death decisions by asking pertinent questions and becoming informed. He encourages people to complete advance care directives to alleviate undue suffering at the end of life. But most patients don’t know what to wish for when life takes a turn for the worse since they rarely know what is being asked of them.

“The ultimate choice to live or die is not really just a medical decision,” he says, “… it’s a spiritual calling and one’s healthcare directives need to become one’s spiritual guidance documents to the living.”

Dr. Haselhorst identifies ten important questions he recommends people carry with them when they go to the hospital or when they see their physicians. They are designed to help them ask the right questions, make the right decisions, and achieve the best outcomes. Here they are:

1. Is this test medical really necessary?

Most of the testing performed in the emergency department are normal. This might have been reassuring to the patient, but often unsatisfying overall. Is the patient’s time and financial resources being respected or wasted? If the physician was almost certain that the tests would be normal or that they would not change the treatment plan, then why is the test required? Asking the doctor this question increases the chances you will receive adequate information.  If given the option, patients might wish to have doctors fine-tune their evaluations rather than shot-gun them. It can save pain in the emergency room and then later at home when the bill arrives.

2.  Can you feel and understand my pain?

The doctor needs to know how bad is your pain, on a scale from 1-10, and where the pain is coming from.  Patients are asked this question routinely, but the number is not as useful and important as the actions and expressions you share. What you feel and what physicians perceive has to be communicated carefully since it is critical information that often determines what the doctor does next. Without adequate discussion, you may end up being prescribed pain medication rather than a being offered alternatives to the real source or cause of the problem.

3.  How am I supposed to cope with the stress?

Patients and physicians rarely consider tension to be the primary cause of headaches, difficulty breathing, chest pressure or abdominal pain. Many ER physicians are reluctant to enter into discussions with anxiety-laden patients and may unconsciously suggesting that these symptoms are all in the head. Asking the doctor this question reduces the risk of these symptoms being ignored and increases the likelihood of you getting help that goes well beyond merely coping with anxiety. While it is true that the end of suffering is ultimately gained through the practice of acceptance - going with the flow of acknowledging and letting go, you should not be required to suffering unnecessary stress. 

4.  How can I be sure you are taking me seriously?

Did the physician take the time to ask you a lot of questions? Did you know the answers and give the doctor detailed information? Surprisingly, it is difficult to describe how they feel or remember when your symptoms started.  So write down the details you want to talk about with the doctor before you leave home. Tell the doctor what is going on, where and when it started. Tell the doctor what happened and what you’ve done or taken. The more you reduce the uncertainty that exists the better able the doctor will be to listen to your situation. Go prepared.

5. What am I to do next? What is the plan of action?

Ask the doctor to go over what you need to know once, twice, even three times. Till you get what you need to know. Don’t be the patients who claims, “The doctor never told me anything”.  As well as you can, ask the doctor for information about what you should do and what you should know. Write it down. Seek first to understand, and then repeat what you need to do out loud to the doctor to make sure you understood. Ask for a verification of the plan of action and steps to be taken.

6. How old do you think I am? How old am I acting physically/mentally?

Very few people wish to look or act their age, but when you get to the ER, it’s time to fess up. Don’t try to act like someone younger or healthier that you really are or feel. Act yourself and be real with the doctor. Adopt an attitude of honesty, sincerity and reason. Be in charge of your health. Pay attention to the health issues you can change from the ones you cannot. Confront the reality of the decisions you have to make. Exercise the best judgement and wisdom you are capable of.

7.  Do you want to see me again? When should I come back?

Make sure you get clear orders and that the reason to come back is necessary and appropriate. Not needing to come back to the ER is not a comment on your popularity. But coming back to make sure you don’t need cardiac-bypass surgery is necessary and appropriate. If you’ve been in treatment for a while, cutting ties with primary care physicians or signing out from the emergency department is usually scary. Ask the doctors to tell you when you should contact them and under what circumstances you should call for a return visit.

8.   Am I dying? How long do I have to live? 

These are two tough questions. You may think that you won’t be dying anytime soon, even if you are in treatment with a terminal illness. Healthcare professionals usually shield or discourage patients from thoughts of dying. Yet sometimes, these are the questions that need to be asked and confronted directly. Don’t believe your physician has a psychic ability to answer these questions.  Be prepared and listen carefully to his or her best medical opinions and judgements.

9. What is the endpoint to my disease or illness? What is the final outcome of this process or treatment?

Ask the doctor if the condition is transient, temporary or permanent. Ask how long it will take to recover. Be real and be prepared. The actual medical condition may catch you off guard. You may have to deal with a lengthy recovery. The chances of survival may not be that promising.  The outcome you hope for may not be possible and eternal life is not an option. Some time, the endpoint begins when you surrender – accept and understand – the medical conditions you face. It is only then that you can maximize the potential to both live the rest of your life happily and die with dignity and at peace.

10. Can you offer me spiritual guidance please? Can you respect my wishes to die with dignity in my own way?

Physicians connect with patients on many personal levels, but rarely through in a way that address one’s personal and spiritual needs. As the end of life draws near, you may have needs that the doctor cannot provide or address. While your doctor may appreciate the struggles of you face empathetically, you need to ask the doctor to stop intervening on your behalf and allow nature to take its course.  Your dignity can be recognized if you tell the people around you to appreciate who you are spiritually, first and foremost. It is your right.

Wishes to Die For
Kevin J. Haselhorst, M.D.

List $12.95
Paperback 225 pages
Published by Tranquility Publications (Second Edition March 1, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0991571444  ISBN-13: 978-0991571444

What are your wishes? Dr. Kevin Haselhorst has posed this question to his patients for years while practicing emergency medicine. Patients inevitably say, “You tell me. You re the doctor.” Dr. H. has taken this task to heart while writing Wishes to Die For. Empathy, being an inside journey, is the art of medicine that builds mutual respect between physicians, patients and family members. While Advance Care Directives (ACD’s) are the voice for those who can no longer speak, Dr. Haselhorst offers impassioned words about the value of ACDs as a spiritual undertaking and declaration. Advance care planning as preventative medicine emboldens readers to eventually graduate from Alpha care to Omega care through traditional guidelines for higher education.

Wishes to Die For empowers patients and caregivers a better understanding of how to establish an individual and identifiable meaning and goal for dignity, visualize priorities and values being balanced with work and rest, experience life’s trials and tribulations as the evolution of virtue and create a definitive finish line and realize lifetime achievement.

For more information, visit www.wishestodiefor.com 

About the Author

Kevin Haselhorst, MD practices emergency medicine at Abrazo Health in Arizona and is author of Wishes to Die For and Sail the 7 C’s of Graceful Departures.  His goal-directed therapy and practice has patients focus on their wishes and override their fear. He is a keynote speaker and contributing writer for the Arizona Republic’s Ask the Expert Column and posts blogs on KevinMD, the Conversation Project and wishestodiefor.com.