Aging with Grace

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  • Gardening and Housekeeping

    A household has to be tended to flourish and grow. Housework is never ‘done’ in the same sense that gardening is never done or that God’s providential involvement in the world is never done. Margaret Kim Peterson A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my aversion to cooking in, The Joy of Cooking or Not.…

    July 31, 2025

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    Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary
    cooking, expectations, gardening, housework, Margret Kim Peterson quote
  • Happiness Amid Chaos

    Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Denis Waitley Happiness, an elusive emotion, seems to be slipping away from me in a country plagued by petty and hateful behavior. The constant turmoil that surrounds me makes it increasingly…

    July 24, 2025

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    Aging, Faith, Inspiration, Psychology, Social Commentary
    crazymakers, Denis Waitley quote, faith, finding happiness, finding hope, Gratitude, happiness, mental health, mindfulness, political unrest, self-care
  • The Invisible Aging Woman

    Botanica Chair, Olga and Aleksey Ivanov (“Idea for a ghost story: a woman gets old and falls out of time and realizes she’s invisible.)” Emily St. John Mandel As women age, do they become invisible in society, particularly in America, where youth is often prioritized? As we age, we are perceived as less valuable and…

    July 17, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Social Commentary
    Aging, Becoming invisable, Emily St. John Mandel quote, recognizing our value, Youth oriented society
  • The Joy of Cooking or Not

    Fourth of July at Our House The only stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude. Julia Child Well, we’re back to the Fourth of July. This brings me to a new revelation. Many people take photos of beautifully arranged plates of food. On the other hand, I…

    July 10, 2025

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    Lifestyle
    Aging, cooking, expections, food, Julia Child quote, making changes, recipes
  • Reflections on Second Chances

    “Forever is composed of – Nows” Emily Dickinson The photo doesn’t relate to this post in any way other than the Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and I was feeling festive. The question of how the year could be half over is a subject for another time. I’ve been thinking about the concept…

    July 3, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle
    Aging, Coping, Emily Dickinson quote, reassessing life goals, second Chances
  • Moving Forward

    I can’t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then. Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Life presents moments that I yearn to relive, while others leave me longing for their conclusion. I must admit that I’m not unhappy with this phase of my life. Contrary to popular belief, aging isn’t a relentless…

    June 26, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary
    Aging, finding happiness, Lewis Carroll quote, Living in the moment, Matt Haig qoute, moving on
  • Curated Chaos

    In chaos, there is fertility. Anais Nin Sparse will never be used as a description of my decorating style. Occasionally, I do attempt to edit my surroundings. Clutter clearing was a popular term a few years ago. I am not opposed to clearing away life’s excess. My issue is that I can’t decide what constitutes…

    June 19, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle
    Anais Nin quote, clutter clearing, Home decor, influencers, your opinion matters
  • Summer Memories

    And so with sunshine and the great burst of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning all over again with summer. F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby As sometimes happens, what I started to write this week and what I am…

    June 12, 2025

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    Aging, Biography
    childhood, F. Scott Fitzgerald quote, Northwoods resorts, nostalgia, summer living
  • Juggling Time

    How did it get to be so late so soon? Dr. Seuss Today,I feel as disjointed as this installation by Jonathan Saiz. I have been away from home for at least part of the last five days. This morning, I faced what seemed like an impossible job. I had a planner filled with tasks I…

    June 5, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle
    Aging, choices, Dr. Suess quote, juggling time, planning, retirement, thinking outside the box
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