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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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Embracing Your Inner Library
One Version of Me We’ve been through things. We’ve made choices we wish we hadn’t. Reacted from pain. Stayed too long. Left too soon. But that doesn’t define who we are. The beauty of life is – every sunrise is a clean slate. A chance too show up differently. To be better. Wiser. More intentional.…
Aging with Grace 