Tag Archives: aging
The Last Noel
Dear Readers, I hope you enjoy this Christmas story which I originally shared several years ago. This memory still moves me. In the waning afternoon sun on a Christmas Eve many years ago, my daughter, husband, and I anticipated a … Continue reading
What If I Live To Be 100?
While living to be 100 isn’t one of my stated goals, I think it would be interesting to consider the possibility. After all, I came through the Covid pandemic relatively intact even though all of the odds were against my … Continue reading
This selection was written several years ago. I plan to revive this blog–so, this story seemed like a good reintroduction to old and new readers of this blog. Young Again The car races along the patent leather- like streets … Continue reading
A Solo Traveler
As I get older, I am very aware of how time is limited and the fact that tomorrow—or even five minutes from now—isn’t guaranteed. This realization led me to do something I never thought I’d do—travel outside of familiar places … Continue reading
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Decorating a Christmas tree is a tradition I have always loved. When I was a kid, everyone in the family helped hang the many ornaments, some home-made and others store-bought, on the real pine tree that had a place … Continue reading
The Future and the Past
After my recent shoulder surgery , I went to a rehabilitation facility to hasten my recovery. It was an unusually pleasant place—attractive, clean, with attentive staff. During the ten days I stayed there, I experienced something that shook me … Continue reading
I Feel Blessed
I feel blessed to be surrounded by so many wonderful people. Trite? Maybe. But consider this: my life took a drastic left turn on August 25, 2012 at 10 p.m. My husband died. I thought I was ready—six … Continue reading
The Widow’s Club
It’s not a club I clamored to join. In fact, none of the members wanted to join it. We were recruited in the harshest of all possible ways. The initiation was almost as difficult as any street gang’s—we had … Continue reading
April Tenth
There are certain dates that are more meaningful than others. One of those dates is April 10,1983. That was the date my Mom passed away after almost two years of coping with lung cancer. I remember that day with crystal … Continue reading
It’s Okay to Cry
Tears. Crying. Sobbing. Some people can’t stand the sight of tears. They feel uncomfortable when someone in their midst starts to cry. They furnish the tearful one with tissues. They tell you that you don’t need to cry. … Continue reading