Tag Archives: aging

My Anti-Bucket List

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I do not have a bucket list. I can’t think of anything at the moment that I must do before I kick that old bucket. I always wanted to see whales out in the ocean, and I did that a … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Love Thee?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Have you ever tried to write a love letter, only to give up because words seemed so inadequate to describe how you’re feeling? I wish I could have penned Elizabeth Barrett Browning‘s words to her husband when she wrote, “How do … Continue reading →

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Time Traveler

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

A few years ago I read The Time Traveler’s Wife.  Though I didn’t see the movie, the book was terrific and intriguing.  I’ve been going through family photo albums this past week for a project I’m working on, and the … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom That Comes With Age

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

At the start of a new year, it is always nice to reflect on life and the lessons it has taught you.  Since my birthday occurs at the beginning of the year, it makes this yearly stock-taking seem all the … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Continues

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

This past weekend we hosted two of our dearest friends as they stopped to spend the night on their move down to Florida from Connecticut. We have known J.and A. since college. They both grew up in Connecticut and lived … Continue reading →

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Modernizing Mom

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

One of our sons gave us a French press coffee maker for Christmas last week.  It was a very thoughtful gift, especially since we’ve enjoyed many great cups of coffee made in our sons’ French presses when we visit them … Continue reading →

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Why I Make New Year Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

A few days ago I was talking to a woman about New Year resolutions, and she said she doesn’t make them anymore.  ”I never keep them anyway, so why make them and be disappointed?” she said.  I never keep mine … Continue reading →

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You Need to Care Before You’re There

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I went to my general practioner this morning for my yearly check- up, and he and I discussed what would be happening with my healthcare in a couple of years when I turn sixty-five. He said I need to make … Continue reading →

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Built-in Blogging Fodder

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

This morning, as I read Darla’s She’s a Maniac post, I thought, How I envy her because she has small children at home and always has something funny to share. Heck, you don’t even have to write anything if you … Continue reading →

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