Aging with Grace

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  • Finding Peace

    The poem I chose for this post is a bit longer than usual. As a result, it will be both photo and quote for this week. The moment I read this poem, I fell in love with it and Mary Oliver. Worry is a reoccurring theme for me. I envy people who say they never…

    March 27, 2025

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    Faith, Lifestyle, Social Commentary
    anxiety, Conquering worry, Inner Peace, Mary Oliver Poem
  • Finding Peace Amid Chaos

    Roses From My Friend Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. Rumi It’s one of those days when as I sit down to write, my mind cannot be corralled into one…

    March 20, 2025

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    Inspiration, Lifestyle, Social Commentary
    confusion, faith, finding answers, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, peace, respite, Rumi quote, tranquility, world chaos
  • Escaping to The Carlyle

    When you’re getting on in years it’s wonderful. I think it’s the wrong way around to say when you get older move to the country. I think when you get older you move to the city. If you’re a nice broad they’ll look after you. Elaine Stritch As spring nears, I often think of the…

    March 13, 2025

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    Aging, Inspiration, Lifestyle
    Aging, Central Park Boarhouse, dreaming, Elaine Stritch quote, fantasy, life, luxery, retirement
  • Courage

    What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of another, shut my eyes and step off the ledge. The surprise was that I landed on my feet. Katherine Graham What does an art exhibit poster and a quote by Katherine Graham have in common? Absolutely nothing. Other than, it’s been another challenging…

    March 6, 2025

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    Faith, Inspiration, Social Commentary
    confidence, courage, encouragement, Inspiration, Katherine Graham quote, The Pentagon Papers, The Washington Post
  • Leveling Up

    She’s creating a life of ease, peace, comfort and intentional happiness. It does not require struggle, stress and distress. It consists of boundaries, clarity and self-care. She will not deal with anything that causes her stress or brings negativity into her life. She’s leveling up. Unknown I am growing attached to the phrase, leveling up.…

    February 27, 2025

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    Faith, Inspiration, Lifestyle
    choices, faith, leveling up, managing stress, self-care, self-preservation
  • Bouncing Back

    Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb, but how well you bounce. Winnie-the- Pooh, A.A. Milne It’s been a rough start to the year. Making it worse, the snow and frigid temperatures seeming to go on endlessly. Spring appears to be a myth made up by hopeless optimists. That…

    February 20, 2025

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    Faith, Inspiration
    A.A.Milne quote, bouncing back, confidence, faith, gardens, hope, Inspiration, orchids
  • Dualities

    Key Note, M. Teraway The wisdom of the raven lies in its understanding of life’s dualities. Proverb I am fascinated by ravens. They are misunderstood, I feel. Often associated with death and the supernatural. On the other side, they are intelligent, social and devoted. The etching of a raven with a key creates an interesting…

    February 13, 2025

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    Psychology, Social Commentary
    art, consideration of others, duality, political discourse, raven
  • Gaining Perspective

    Man Plans, and God Laughs. Yiddish Proverb The new year, for me, has started out much like the Yiddish adage above. My vision for 2025 did not include health scares and a disabled elevator. I can be somewhat of a micromanager. Much to my disappointment God cannot be managed. Believe me I’ve tried. I do…

    February 6, 2025

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    Faith, Inspiration, Psychology
    free will, God's plan, learning form our mistakes, life lesssons, Yiddish Proverb
  • Rediscovering Raggedy Ann

    Raggedy Ann and Andy Age may dim the beauty of material. form or face. But beauty of the inner self time will not erase. Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann Occasionally, a unique gift is received that holds a special place in one’s heart. This past Christmas, I received one of those gifts. Earlier in the year,…

    January 30, 2025

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    Aging, Biography, Inspiration
    a special gift, Aging, childhood stories, Johnny Gruelle quote, remembering
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