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  • The Journey to Self-Discovery

    I was sitting alone on the patio of a favorite restaurant, basking in the warm glow of the late afternoon sun. I sipped a refreshing spritzer from a tall, chilled glass, its bubbles dancing to the surface and complementing the hot summer day. As I relaxed, watching the world go by, a young woman walked…

  • 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…

  • The Lost Art of Letter Writing

    There is a charm to letters and cards that emails and smses can’t ever replicate, you cannot inhale them, drawing the fragrance of where they have been mailed from, the feel of paper in your hand bearing the weight of the words they contain within. Kiran Manral A friend was telling me about a book…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Serenity of Santa Fe

    Be careful when speaking. You create the world around you with your words. Navajo Quote During our trip to Santa Fe, I noticed a captivating painting at the La Fonda Hotel where we stayed. The Navajo artist infuses the artwork with a meaningful cultural significance, particularly in this region steeped in rich traditions. I’m drawn…

  • Embracing Imperfection

    I occasionally revisit this topic, which challenges me as I consider the questions of self-expectation. It’s not only about seeking perfection; it’s that the intricate dance between ambition and reality often leads to frustration. Once, I had a highly respected manager tell me, “I could never be as hard on you as you are on…

  • Embrace a Soft Life

    Home Soft Life The radical act of choosing calm over chaos, pleasure over pressure, and serenity over stress. It’s about crafting a life sprinkled with joy, simplicity, and maybe a bit of indulgence because why not? Life’s too short for subpar coffee and missed sunsets. Jennifer Walter This is one of my favorite photos of…

  • Selective Memory

    Chihuly Garden and Glass, Denver Botanic Gardens Memory is so selective; wishful thinking presses it into service all the time. Fay Weldon I have the unfortunate habit of seeing what should be there instead of what is there when I proofread my writing. Thankfully, AI has made my life much easier in this regard by…