The View from Here — Living Life in My 80s
THE BEAT GOES ON On my 18th birthday I cried because it suddenly hit me that I would continue to get older and no longer...
My Third Act — A Little to the Left of Disobedient
I have collected a wealth of experiences during my 70 years. Two traumatic experiences—my 10-year-old son was killed...
The Reluctant Cape Crusader
If a road trip disappoints, it might be because of the baggage you carry. “What about shooting from up here?” I say...
Untangling
“You untangle a knot with slow teasing, not sharp pulling, and believe me we have here a knot such as I have never seen....
Our Latest Normal
September 11, 2020: We were pressed not to go outside. Fans and filters stirred the gritty air, rebuffed endlessly by closed...
Creating Resilience in Times of Crisis
This is a difficult time for all of us—sheltering in place, grandchildren struggling with homeschooling, worrying about...
Finding Hope in 2020
Oddly enough, I’m finding cause for optimism amid the turmoil and trauma of 2020. I have a new-found optimism that the...
My Third Act – LATE BLOOMER
Our culture honors youth with all Its unbridled effervescence. We older ones sit back and nod As if in acquiescence. And...
Your Personal Road Map
Revisiting the Past Can Offer Clues to the Future “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled...
50 Ways to Thrive in Your Third Act
As you get older, of course you want to thrive. But how? By wisely, pragmatically, holistically, and happily taking care...
