Pouring old wine into new bottles

December 22, 2024
old-wine
I ran across this phrase once and I liked it. Maybe I feel like an old wine that's always being decanted into some new bottle. Because one thing's certain: change is...
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4 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Blog

Should lonely seniors get a dog?

December 10, 2024
lonely-seniors
It's only natural for seniors who find themselves living alone to long for a companion animal. And of course, lonely seniors can make wonderful pet owners.  But...
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2 Comments · Blog, Dogs, Opinion

Liminal space and aging

December 2, 2024
aging
Liminal space: the uncertain transition between where you've been and where you're going physically, emotionally, or metaphorically. We're on the threshold of our...
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10 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Surprising benefits from life’s drama and mistakes

November 26, 2024
The other day I read a long social media post by someone justifying their third marriage--in great detail. They listed all the reasons and of course, the list made...
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8 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

Talkin’ about some of the best things in life

November 17, 2024
triggers
Food, dogs and books --our bloggers are addressing some of the most important things in life this week. Rebecca What are your favorite recipes you saved from way...
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3 Comments · Blog

Tried and true writing advice from a seasoned pro

November 11, 2024
writing
I couldn't be more delighted at the success of my friend, Estelle Erasmus' book, Writing that Gets Noticed. If you're a writer, want to be a writer or ever wanted to...
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5 Comments · Blog, Writing

Delicious, healthy salad recipe for any time of year

November 5, 2024
healthy-salad-recipe
Filling and super tasty, this healthy salad recipe is a recreation of one I had at a restaurant the other day. It's super-simple and makes a great dish for dinner...
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8 Comments · Blog, Recipes

What is envy & is it ever ok?

October 15, 2024
envy
I'm never comfortable when someone says they envy another. Back in the day I had a girlfriend who was significantly well off at the time. Much better off than...
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4 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

A warning for 2034 but heed it now

October 7, 2024
warning
Once in a while I read something that has the ring of incisive truth, and such was the case with the novel 2034. It is a clear and stark warning. Americans are...
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2 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Autumn means it’s time to prepare for the holidays

October 7, 2024
autumn
  I'm in western NY this week and thanks to the warmer weather, the autumn colors have only now begun to show themselves a bit. The climate is definitely...
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