Aging with Grace

A Time Before Digital

We are analog souls in a digital world. Neil Gaiman There was a time when life arrived without notifications. We waited for letters, not replies. We listened to entire albums, often played on a turn table, not just the songs that surfaced on the latest streaming service. We knew phone numbers by heart, trusted memory…

February 5, 2026

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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Where Wisdom Whispers

Have you ever had a voice in your head whispering advice? Last week, I had such an experience. After a partially melted snowfall, I was about to cross the lawn to get into my friend’s car. Suddenly, a voice whispered in my ear, urging me to walk around to the driveway. Despite knowing I should…

January 29, 2026

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Faith, Inspiration

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Finding Authenticity

Slowly, I ReturnI lost myself in noise and speed,In chasing things I didn’t need.But now I walk a softer lane-One stitched with peace instead of pain.I don’t arrive in grand display,I show up gently day by day.A breath, a step, a choice to stay-That’s how I find my healing way.No need for loud, no need…

January 22, 2026

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Aging, Faith, Inspiration

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The Art of Selectivity

A person must be selective with their time and energy because both elements of life are limited. Kilroy J. Oldster I captured a photograph of this O’Keeffe watercolor when I visited the O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe last fall. It was painted late in her life, after she lost her vision, with the assistance of…

January 15, 2026

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Aging, Inspiration, Social Commentary

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Lessons from a Turkish Cat’s Perspective

Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week. Spanish Proverb My son captured this photo of a cat sharing his table during a trip to Turkey. Apparently, Turkish cats are plentiful and quite sociable. I chose this particular photo because the cat’s glazed-over eyes reflect my current mood. It seems like he finds the…

January 8, 2026

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle, writing

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Christmas Memories

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. Alexander Smith Another Christmas is almost here. I spent some time decorating the house and porch last week, which was an enjoyable project filled with festive music and the cheerful spirit that this season brings. I mentioned in my last post that I decided to give…

December 11, 2025

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Aging, Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle

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The Christmas Village

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. Calvin Coolidge (I revisited a post I wrote in 2021, and it’s filled with a sense of nostalgia. A few years ago, I decided…

December 4, 2025

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Aging, Faith, Inspiration

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Alexa and Edna St Vincent Millay

Versailles My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night: But, ah, my foes and oh, my friends, It gives a lovely light. Edna St. Vincent Millay What does a photo taken at Versailles, Alexa, and Edna St. Vincent Millay have in common? Well, the photo is straightforward. The quote from Millay…

November 27, 2025

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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary, Uncategorized

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Thanks And Gratitude

Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace. Arianna Huffington I’ve been contemplating the distinction between thanks and gratitude. I can sense your sigh and whisper about semantics. Just hang in there for a second. As we approach Thanksgiving, it might be worthwhile to delve deeper into these distinctions in our daily…

November 20, 2025

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Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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