Lifestyle – Aging with Grace

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…

May 7, 2026

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Biography, Inspiration, Lifestyle

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Cultivating Genuine Connections

You make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. Dale Carnegie As often happens with my writing, the universe seemed to conspire to steer me towards this topic. Initially, my friend lent me the book, “How…

April 23, 2026

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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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Embracing Aging: A Positive Perspective on Growing Older

One of the great things about being older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been. Madeleine L’Engle As I swiftly approach my seventy-eighth birthday, I’ve decided it’s time to refresh my profile photo. Every time I glanced at the previous one, I felt confined to a different era—a time when my…

April 9, 2026

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Aging, Biography, Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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Insights on Staying Young

The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected. Robert Frost I sincerely support the pursuit of staying young for as long as possible. In my opinion, it’s a mindset that can significantly impact our lives. You’ve undoubtedly come across the popular saying, “You’re as old as you feel.” I would like to propose a slightly…

April 2, 2026

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Aging, Biography, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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Finding Serenity Amidst Chaos

Juneberry Tree God, grant me the serenity to accept thethings I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the difference.- the Serenity Prayer Next to our terrace stands a magnificent Juneberry tree, a stunning centerpiece that enhances the beauty of our outdoor space. In the spring, it bursts into vibrant green…

March 26, 2026

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Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

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Authenticity: The Key to True Sophistication

Kitchen Montage Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Clare Boothe Luce This quote was in my planner for March. It might sound like a contradiction, but I don’t believe it is. It’s about not trying too hard, not overdoing it, and not caring so much about what other people think. Sophistication, I think, is about being…

March 19, 2026

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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

autheniticty, Clare Booth Luce quote, consumerisim, Coping, Inspiration, societal pressues, true sophistication

Finding Joy

Enjoy life. There’s plenty of time to be dead Hans Christian Andersen Red Alstroemeria, peanut butter, the ocean, autumn, old books, and crisp white shirts—these are some of my favorite things. What are yours? It would be wonderful to be surrounded by our treasured things, every moment of every day, indulging in their beauty and…

February 26, 2026

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Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle

Aging, Books, Coping, enjoying life, Hans Christian Andersen quote, Inspiration, life, Living with intent, Reading, writing

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

analog reflections, Books, digital world, importance of human connetion, jigsaw puzzel, mindfulness, Neil Gaiman quote, social media, technology, writing

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

cats, Inspiration, overcoming procrastination, productivity, self-improvement, Spanish proverb, time-management, Turkey, writing