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Flutterbugs of anticipation
Anticipation is one of my favourite emotions, even more so as I have gotten older…
The transformative power of stories
Human lives are intricately woven together by the stories we tell ourselves and share with others.
Family stories we may never know
My paternal great-grandmother was crazy, according to family lore. I always heard this story as one of blame and judgment…
Older women choose quality over quantity when it comes to friendship
As we age, our perspective on the future changes. We cultivate a smaller, high-quality circle of friends.
Who knew disenchantment was a phase of retirement?
Retirement is no longer seen as a one-time event and can be a bumpy ride.
There Is So Much To Hope For
There is no sense in being hopeless until there is nothing left to hope for…
Books, Travel, Learning and Moral Outrage
I have a gazillion tabs open on my computer - one of my favourite places to be!
The Other Side of Eighty
Life-long learner. Sense of humour. Curious. Compassionate. These are characteristics shared…
Forgotten Memories
I thought you might like to recall forgotten memories. Hope this list gives you some insight!
Grandma Brain
How can I explain this newfound love? She has opened a part of my heart I did not know existed…
The 4 A.M. Mystery
Silky tendrils would slink in and twist around my thoughts and memories, wrapping them in darkness…
Sorry, What Did You Say?
Two summers ago, the frog chorus by our pond helped me understand that my personal ecosystem might not be doing so well…
Craving Self-Insight
In my mid-40s, a therapist friend noted my bookshelf lined with self-help books. Neatly organized, based on subject…
The Path to Possibilities
We tell ourselves so many small stories about who we and others are. So many tiny tales of what the world could be…
Believing You Are Enough Is A Journey
I know I am enough! Why? Simply because I am me…
Intimate Strangers
The woman I show up as on a video screen is not the same woman who…
A Taste of Adulthood
While we are born with 10,000 taste buds, the number decreases…
Aging Pets, Aging Owners
How could the intensity of my grief for my dog outweigh that for my mother?…
Permanent Goodbyes
It’s weird to consider how many permanent goodbyes might be said today…
Time to Unplug
It is time. I never know when it will arrive, but the time is now...