Aging
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Embracing Patience
Church of the Annunciation at the Chronicles of Georgia monument Tbilisi, Georgia I hate waiting for anybody. It always makes me rather cross. I am not punctual myself, I know. But I do like punctuality in others. Oscar Wilde My son took the photo of the church, while visiting Georgia. I sympathize with the dog.…
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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…
Aging with Grace 