Stories, Gifts, Reflections, and Treasures Worth Keeping
Are you navigating life's next chapter—the losses, the changes, the unexpected joys?
I'm Joyce Reid—author, storyteller, gift curator, and believer in the quiet power of kindness. Here you'll find reflections on aging, stories behind treasured things, cozy mysteries, and thoughtful gifts for life's tender moments.
My hope is that you'll discover something here worth keeping.
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Thoughts about aging, purpose, resilience, belonging, and the unexpected beauty of ordinary days that make life worth living.
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One Day At a Time -- Recent Reflections
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Before Time Runs Out
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, … Read more
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The Secrets to Making Love Last
The Secrets to Making Love Last I’m no relationship expert. But I do have experience. Ron and I celebrated our 63rd wedding anniversary just before he died. When we walked down that aisle on a … Read more
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The Effects of Life’s Changes — What a Ground Squirrel Taught Me About Living Now
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 … Read more
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Life Is What Happens When You’re Busy Making Other Plans
Life is What Happens When You’re Busy Making Other Plans We’ve all heard John Lennon’s words: Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. It’s one of those quotes that sounds … Read more
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It’s Not Over Yet — What a Smart TV Taught Me About Starting Again
A few months ago my daughter presented me with a Smart TV. It is considerably smarter than I am. A few weeks after she set it up, it suddenly stopped working. No picture. No sound. … Read more
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Quirky Things You May Not Know about Me
Quirky Things You May Not Know About Me (or even care to know) During the pandemic, many of us were limited to using the Internet to make contacts with people. And we made a lot … Read more
Stories & Treasures Worth Keeping
Join me for occasional notes about aging with grace, treasured books and collectibles, thoughtful gifts, cozy mysteries, and the ordinary moments that make life meaningful.
If you believe life keeps offering new beginnings—no matter our age—you'll feel right at home here