Lifestyle – Page 2 – Aging with Grace

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

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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

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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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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

Alexa, Christmas, Coping, Edna St. Vincent quote, family, holiday celebrations, holidays, poetry, writing

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

Arianna Huffington quote, family, giving, Gratitude, Inspiration, thanksgiving

Finding Grace

I don’t understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamott Looking out over the lake at sunset has become one of my favorite places to sit and reflect. As the sun slowly descends over the water, painting the sky with…

November 13, 2025

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Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle, writing

Anne Lamott quote, Coping, faith, God, grace, hope, Inspiration, life, writing

Less is More

Less is more only when more is too much. Frank Lloyd Wright This morning, I found myself reminiscing about Paris. For me, Sacre Coeur Basilica resonated deeply with my heart in a way that the grandeur of Notre Dame couldn’t. Similarly, the Musee d’Orsay captivated my imagination far beyond the meandering halls and awe-inspiring art…

October 30, 2025

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Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary

Confidence in one’s self, Fran Lloyd Wright quote, history, joy, luxury, Paris, travel, True value, writing