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Mining the Past
The past holds many treasures that can serve us well as seek to discover what we are supposed to be doing now that we’re almost old. Not only does it contain the wisdom…
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What is Normal?
I see a common thread running through conversations among older women lately. There seems to be a struggle going on ~ an inner struggle and, for many, an outer struggle. So many of…
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What do You Really Want now that You’re Almost Old?
The only way to get what you really want is to let go of what you don’t want. ~ Iyanla Vanzant Getting what we want in life not only seems possible when we…
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The Gypysnester ~ Life After Kids
Veronica and her husband Dave were unwilling to spend a single moment feeling sad that their kids had flown the coop. They decided that instead of being “empty nesters” they were going to…
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BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED – JUST WATER THE DAMN PLANT!
Every once in a while I hear an idea that at first I’m inclined to dismiss, but something needles me until I reconsider. Then, when I do, I find a shift takes place…
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Grandmother’s Afghan
I think I’ve lost my nerve. I say “I think” because these days it comes and goes with the wind. When or why I lost the ability to try new things I can’t…