Alice GoldbloominChange Becomes You·Sep 12, 2021Member-only10 Strategies That Really Work for Dealing with a Crap DayPractical advice in difficult times. — Anyone can have a crappy day — or week, or month. But there are practical and readily available solutions to get to the other side of a bad day. Perhaps we are similar? I consider myself fortunate, resilient and optimistic. But I have never witnessed a tougher two years. This…Difficult Times7 min readDifficult Times7 min read
Alice Goldbloomina Few Words·Sep 2, 2021Member-onlyLearning How to DieWhat will be your legacy? — When I came across this quote, it struck a chord. “While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” — Leonardo Da Vinci My local Montreal newspaper has been running the story of Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, a Concordia University neuroscientist diagnosed in…Death2 min readDeath2 min read
Alice GoldbloominWarm Hearts·Feb 13, 2020Member-onlyMarry the Nice One, and Other Secrets of a Happy MarriageIs there a special ingredient, like a secret sauce, that makes a marriage successful? I am both intrigued by why people decide to marry in the first place, and impressed when they stay married for many years. Of all the consequential life decisions we make, marriage is the only one…Love5 min readLove5 min read
Alice GoldbloominCrow’s Feet·Jul 30, 2020Member-onlyWhere Does Compassion Begin?The answer may surprise you — Where does compassion start? I will give you a hint. It does not grow in your heart. It does not start in your mind. It does not begin with your actions. It is not a gift that some of us have, and others don’t. Compassion for others begins with ourselves…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Alice GoldbloominThe Creative Cafe·Aug 20, 2020Member-onlyMy Best Friend was a Human Trapped in a Dog’s BodyA story of dogged grief and pure love — Max was my constant companion. He rarely left my side. He was my personal trainer, co-pilot, bodyguard and best friend. Max and I power-walked at least 6 miles every single day. Over 11 years, we covered 15,000 miles together — the equivalent of walking over halfway around the world. He…Non Fiction4 min readNon Fiction4 min read
Alice GoldbloominThe Writing Cooperative·Sep 21, 2020Member-onlyThe Best Dream I Ever Had Improved My WritingWhen I woke up, I was a better writer — I rarely recall dreams but this one is still vivid — a version of My Dinner With Andre. Before finally falling asleep (I am an insomniac but that is another story) a tweet was on my mind: …If you live in a North American city, grammar and language is wild…Writing Tips7 min readWriting Tips7 min read
Alice GoldbloominCrow’s Feet·Oct 29, 2020Member-onlyThe End of Life Conversation With My FatherIt began three years before he died — He was slouched over in his chair, his head tipped down as if in prayer, chin touching his chest, eyes shut. The book — a biography of Churchill — lay open face down on his lap. His frail and veined hands were folded on top with his glasses under the…History6 min readHistory6 min read
Alice GoldbloominInspired Writer·Nov 30, 2020Member-onlyThis 85-Year-Old Chef Saves My Bacon Every DayHelp for your pandemic cooking — I am aware Jacques Pépin is a famous chef and has written many cookbooks — 30 to be exact. But I never paid much attention to him. I had no idea how old he was (85 and going strong) or the multitude of accolades bestowed upon him, including five honorary…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Alice GoldbloominModern Parent·Jan 2, 2021Member-onlyLet’s Talk About PornographyIt’s a conversation we need to have with our kids — Until recently, porn was not a subject of interest to me. I suppose that left me in the minority. And my birds and bees conversation with my kids, who are now in their late 20’s did not cover porn. …Pornography6 min readPornography6 min read
Alice GoldbloominInspired Writer·Jan 12, 2021Member-onlyFeasting on Memories of My Mother’s Polish CookingRediscovering family dinners — I don’t have a childhood memory that doesn’t include the fragrant aroma of my mother’s home-cooked meals. Our family of five sat down for dinner at a small kitchen table every night, precisely at six, when my father came home from work. …Cooking5 min readCooking5 min read
Alice GoldbloominMind Cafe·Apr 29, 2021Member-only4 Beautiful Truths About Aging to EmbraceIs it true the longer you live, the more beautiful life becomes? — I am a woman of a certain age. That much I will reveal. It feels like yesterday I thought 30 was old. And all of a sudden, the cashier at the grocery store assumes — correctly — I am eligible for their senior discount for home delivery. I walk to…Life5 min readLife5 min read
Alice GoldbloominAscent Publication·May 15, 2021Member-onlyWhat I Learned Applying Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic to My LifeSparking joy and finding my purpose — When Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, came out in 2014, I read two or three chapters and put it aside. It wasn’t for me. I am sure you have heard of Marie Kondo. Her book was on the New York Times bestseller list for almost two…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Alice GoldbloominThe Haven·Jul 22, 2021Member-onlyShould I Go or Should I Stay?This could be a break-up story — My dear friend, I haven’t written to you for a while, and it’s been even longer since we have seen each other. In fact, I think it has been over five years. That seems like a particularly long time since we once had a hot relationship, and we saw each…Canada3 min readCanada3 min read
Alice GoldbloominAscent Publication·Jun 13, 2021Member-onlyWe Spend Our Lives Waiting to Arrive At Our DestinationI can’t afford to wait. — I have 7665 days left on this planet, according to my life expectancy calculator. So there is a good reason why I can’t afford to wait for some distant day in the future to start living my life and acting on my dreams. You can make your own calculation of…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
