Laura Galbato, Author at North of 52

5 Oldies-But-Goodies Books Worth Rereading This Spring

I was cleaning out my bedside table and way, way back in the drawer under a heap of papers I found the tiny book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson. I bought this book in 1997, one year after our son was born. It...

The Facebook Dilemma: Stay or Quit? Here’s How to Decide

by Laura Galbato | Relationships

I joined Facebook ten years ago. Making connections was exciting and, in the early stages, anyone with a pulse was quickly a “friend”. That boy in my 8th grade algebra class who I vaguely remember? A friend. The woman I met at a local event? A friend. My...

How to Set Real Goals and Action Plans (Not Weak Resolutions)

by Laura Galbato | This & That

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight, get fit, and save money are the most popular. Yet, despite our good intentions, only a tiny tiny percentage of us will actually achieve our goals. I get it,...

11 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Folks over 50 Who Have Everything

by Laura Galbato | Relationships

Christmas is a week away and winter birthdays are around the corner. I love finding the perfect gift, yet year after year it’s inevitable. I hit my biggest challenge: the person over 50 who has everything. They’re the ones who claim “if I need it,...

7 Wonderful Ways to Have Great Posture as You Age

by Laura Galbato | Body & Soul

I was walking by a storefront and noticed my reflection. My shoulders were rounded and I wasn’t standing tall. When I think of good posture, I think of my second cousin, Nicole. She was a ballerina in The Phantom of the Opera, still practices ballet, and is the...