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…
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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…
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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…
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Finding Grace
Bird Girl, Jack Leigh It’s been said that justice is getting what you deserve. And mercy is not getting the bad thing you deserve. Grace is getting a good thing, even when you don’t deserve it. Natashia Deon Webster offers many definitions of grace. When I think of grace, two things come to mind. First…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Aging with Grace 