Biography
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The Quite Grace of Walking
An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Henry David Thoreau Walking is my one concession to exercise. I’ve tried various classes and gym workouts, but I find them exhausting. Perhaps it’s my French heritage; I’ve heard the French aren’t particularly fond of organized exercise. I do attend a weekly Tai Chi…
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Line by Line
Step by step, moment by moment we live through another day. Anne McCaffery Every weekday morning, I follow the same routine. I start with a steaming cup of coffee, savoring its rich aroma, and—if I remembered to buy them at Trader Joe’s —a sumptuous pain au chocolat. Otherwise, I settle for a piece of toast,…
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The Beauty of Transformation: From Winter to Spring
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland We haven’t experienced much of a winter this year. The weather has been unusually warm and dry, making the arrival of spring feel a bit anticlimactic. The vibrant colors and lively sounds of spring seem to be ushered in with little fanfare this time,…
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Navigating Life Changes
It happened to me the year I retired. You reach a certain age, and it all kicks in: Social Security, Medicare, and a fondness for hydrangeas. Sigrid Nunez Of course, I had anticipated that my husband and I would eventually retire. We would face the challenge of coexisting in our cozy, small condo, day and…
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Cherishing Friendships
When we’re older, let’s meet every Sunday at four in the cute little cafe we love. Let’s laugh at our foibles, our mishaps, and then release our mistakes to above. Donna Ashworth I am grateful for my friends. We aren’t able to meet in a charming cafe in New Orleans, but we still manage to…
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Writing Fiction
A Favorite Book Everything that is real was imagined first. The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams Rosamunde Pilcher, one of my favorite authors, captivates me with her meticulous attention to detail and compelling mature characters. Among her numerous works, “September” stands out as one of my favorites. I find myself returning to it for comfort and…
Aging with Grace 