Patience. Not my long suit. But It's something we need to have more of as we age no matter how it's applied. As I write, I am more than five weeks out from a complete hysterectomy. Even though I had the big abdominal incision, I expected to spring back quickly. To heal as easily as I did when I ... read more
Why you should eat that cupcake. Today.
As I write this I am shaken to the core by a terrible accident that happened to someone I love. Something that could've taken her life and that of her wonderful dog. So I can't help thinking about how life seems so random. How things happen to people who simply do not deserve them. What's it all ... read more
What to do when a loved one needs more care than you can give
As we age, ourselves, so many of us find ourselves in the caregiving role, juggling our own lives and families with the role of caregiver to a loved one. In an ideal world we'd be able to handle whatever life throws at us, including the decline of our parents. I know plenty of people who work ... read more
What does your life path look like?
Success, life path, the comparison is the same: sometimes we think that everyone else's life is a straight line forward. That success is a straight line up, obstacle-free for them, while we are struggling. That's what it can look like, especially in the curated world of social media. And it can ... read more
The truth is everywhere
I was raised in a religion that believed babies came into the world with original sin. But that's not what I believe to be true. The truth for me is something different. I believe babies come into the world with all the knowledge they need for the length of their life. As the years pass, ... read more
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