How Old Am I?

How Old Am I?

“How do you do it?”:  A question I am asked frequently. I wish the question was asked because of some intellectual prowess, physical attribute, or extraordinary accomplishment, but no, it is asked as to how I have the energy to do what I do. I am always a...
Acorns, Airplanes and Adversity

Acorns, Airplanes and Adversity

Not enough is said about the benefits of aging. Yes, there are plenty of negative aspects, having to do with diminished physical and mental capacities in many people, but from where I sit now, gratefully, I am pretty darn content. I am finding that with the chaos of...
Back to the Future

Back to the Future

When I was a senior in high school, our class was the first to graduate from “the new building.” They had taken our old junior high, and, while we were spending a few years in the original old school building, transformed our little school into a big new facility,...
Learning to Be

Learning to Be

Elements of a perfect vacation: Find a place that looks better in person than as advertised on the website Bring along a loyal companion who can sleep the whole 13-hour car ride, and guard the car when you need to make a stop Be in a place that grounds you Surround...
Acting As If

Acting As If

Expectations and Acting As If A few weeks ago, my daughter asked if I could watch her dog while they went on vacation. Fine, I’ve done it before and my dog and hers have become true siblings: very excited to see each other initially, and then need their space after a...