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August 21, 2022 1 Comment

Boomer Bloggers: To Panic or Not to Panic

Sigh. There’s no shortage of scary topics these days. Thank goodness for the Boomer Bloggers, here to help with advice, insights, and great stories. From the practical to the spiritual to the funny, they have you covered in … [Read more...] about Boomer Bloggers: To Panic or Not to Panic

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August 18, 2022 2 Comments

3 Unexpected Lessons from a Plain, Silver Wedding Band

Ever seen something your whole life, but never thought of its meaning till it was gone? This happened when my mom took off her wedding ring after 65 years. She had injured her finger and before it got too swollen, Mom removed … [Read more...] about 3 Unexpected Lessons from a Plain, Silver Wedding Band

Filed Under: Family & Friends Tagged With: from honeymoon till final years, long marriages, plain silver wedding band 2 Comments

August 4, 2022 18 Comments

When a Concert is More Than a Concert

Sometimes you go to an event and expect one thing, but end up with something better. This happened when my husband Randy bought two tickets to hear Gordon Lightfoot. I knew I’d see a good show from one of my all-time favorite … [Read more...] about When a Concert is More Than a Concert

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: gordon lightfoot, gordon lightfoot concert, if you could read my mind, passage of time, rainy day people 18 Comments

July 21, 2022 18 Comments

Its Never Too Late to Learn

  Sometimes we discover sides of ourselves we never knew we had. My recent find happened as I scrolled down my favorite videos on Instagram. Reels of beautiful nature scenes, lovely interiors, and inspirational … [Read more...] about Its Never Too Late to Learn

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: Instagram videos, learning to post videos to Instagram, posting videos to Instagram 18 Comments

July 7, 2022 20 Comments

The 5 Kinds of Drivers On The Road: Which Are You?

Having been driving almost 50 years now (need smelling salts to say that), I’ve seen every kind of driver. And if I’m honest, I’ve been every kind of driver. In fact, looking at the various roadsters today, I realize how … [Read more...] about The 5 Kinds of Drivers On The Road: Which Are You?

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: learning to drive, old drivers, young drivers 20 Comments

June 26, 2022 4 Comments

Boomer Bloggers: Finding Light in the Darkness

American women received a huge set-back from the Supreme Court this week. The war in Ukraine rages on. Hatred and violence never seem to end. And yet, among all this turmoil, life goes on. It has to. And we must find ways to … [Read more...] about Boomer Bloggers: Finding Light in the Darkness

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: finding hope, strong emotions, women's issues 4 Comments

June 23, 2022 30 Comments

She Says/He Says: Our Marriage’s 3 Dumbest Fights

After over 40 years of wedlock, you realize you can love someone and still drive each other crazy. You even learn no topic is too small, picky or ridiculous to have skirmishes over. Here are three of our latest and in my … [Read more...] about She Says/He Says: Our Marriage’s 3 Dumbest Fights

Filed Under: Marriage Tagged With: conflicts in marriage, dumb fights in marriage, long marriage 30 Comments

June 9, 2022 20 Comments

5 Things Your Dog Needs Each Day… and Maybe You Do Too

My terrier Libby has taught us a lot in six years. Patience, fortitude, and endurance spring to mind. But she’s also given unexpected life lessons, maybe even caused us to look at ourselves differently. Here are five things … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Dog Needs Each Day… and Maybe You Do Too

Filed Under: Animals Tagged With: what dogs teach us, What Yorkies teach us 20 Comments

May 26, 2022 18 Comments

3 Beautiful, Amazing Things About Graduations

My son Patrick recently received his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and no, I didn’t cry at all. (*sniff*). But sitting in that large auditorium of Southern Connecticut State University, I realized … [Read more...] about 3 Beautiful, Amazing Things About Graduations

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: graduations are awesome, graduations are moments of hope 18 Comments

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