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The One Thing You Should Do Before Time Runs Out Lately, I’ve been scrolling through countless emails about how to make better use of my time. You know the ones—tips for productivity, time management hacks, strategies to squeeze the most out of every day. But at 83 years old, I find myself thinking: Do I … Read more
A new romance is always exciting. But, just like any other relationship, a romantic one has its ups and downs. Couples easily fall in love, but they have to work at maintaining that special connection on a long term basis. I’m no expert but I do have experience as Ron and I celebrated our 63nd … Read more
I’ve been watching this little guy for several years. He lives in our woodpile and ventures out to sun himself on a warm day, to eat, but most often to fill his pouch with seeds and acorns before scurrying off to add them to his winter stockpile. This little ground squirrel is a hard worker. … Read more
We’ve all heard John Lennon’s famous words: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s one of those quotes that sounds wise and a little poetic, but you don’t truly understand its depth until life pulls the rug out from under you. On November 29, 2023, my world shifted forever. I had … Read more
My daughter presented me with a “Smart TV” a few months ago that is a lot smarter than I am. A few weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working. No picture. No sound. Nothing — no matter how many times I pushed the remote. First step? Change the batteries. Nothing. Next step? Go through all the … Read more
All of us who are part of this lunch program have lived long lives. I used to think of age 60 as old —yet here I am at 83. We “oldsters” are the fastest growing segment of the population. But we aren’t alone. Everyone is getting older — that process started the day they were … Read more
The following is an article that I wrote for the newsletter at my local Senior Center but much of it can apply to all of us in any situation. Enjoy! We all attend the Senior Lunch Program for different reasons and also for the same reasons. A delicious meal that we don’t have to cook … Read more
“I hope in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you’re making mistakes, you’re trying new things, pushing yourself, changing yourself and your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before.” Neil Gaiman Every morning that I wake up, I consider it to be a gift, an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s an … Read more
As I sat down in my chair on the patio and watched the ingredients in the bowl on my breakfast tray change from white to yellow, memories started flooding back. I had not had a bowl of grits with an egg for years. That is not until this morning. In fact, even the thought of … Read more
When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things —not the great occasions — that … Read more
We recently celebrated D-Day with the very few remaining participants. They range in age from 99 to over 100 years old. This will probably be the last day that most will be here to share their memories. Then their memories—like those who participated in prior wars– become history. Most of these men were so traumatized … Read more
Crusing Down Memory Lane Reliving the Memories of Route 66 in the 1960’s It was early March 1961. After spending the first five months of our married life in Washington, DC, Ron ended his military tour of duty and we were on our way “home” to California. To me, it was to be a new … Read more