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

  • What If?

    What if you discovered you only had one year to live? Morbid subject? Perhaps.  But it’s a question that we should all stop and think about occasionally. What would you do with that last year?  … Read more

  • Make a Difference – The Choice is Yours

    Make this world a better place. Make your industry a better place. Make your home a better place.  A tall order?  Impossible?  Not at all.  You can do it—starting with you. Many years ago, when … Read more

  • Have a Small Town Mindset in Your Business

    During my lifetime, I’ve lived in towns and cities of all sizes.  Large cities like Washington DC and Berkeley, California.  Mid-sized cities like Pensacola, Florida and San Jose, California.  Small cities like Santa Cruz, California … Read more

  • Two Secrets of Success: From A Very Special Lady

    Way back in 1961 or ’62, I met a very special lady who taught me two secrets of success that I still remember today. My husband and I had been married for about a year. … Read more

  • Memories of Summer Home Farm

    History is important and it is incredibly sad to see it disappear only to be seen in old photos and memories.  Last year, Big Basin State Park, filled with ancient redwoods and historic buildings, became … Read more

  • Nuggets of Wisdom for Both Life and Business

    I grew up in the South where nuggets of wisdom were a fact of life.  Here are some ones for life as well as business.  They may be tongue in cheek but each and every … 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