I can remember reading Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" as a 20 year old and sobbing privately because her words touched me so deeply. When I knew no one like myself, Maya … [Read more...] about On Aging Brilliantly
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My Self Care Practice Needs Tweaking
I am a bit wiped out. I like to think that the car can still go as fast as it used to. But self-care went the way of the fairies. This past weekend after an intense day of physical exercise … [Read more...] about My Self Care Practice Needs Tweaking
Names for Grandmothers: Grand Parenting 101
It has finally happened. I joined the Tribe of Grand Parents a couple of days ago and a new brand new way of being and seeing the world opened up to me. I know, everyone says the same thing about … [Read more...] about Names for Grandmothers: Grand Parenting 101
Best Bras for Fighting Gravity the Non-Surgical Way
I don't know about you but it has been some time since my girls sat up and kissed the sky. Notwithstanding the soft pear-like shape my breasts have morphed into, I can still remember when a bra was … [Read more...] about Best Bras for Fighting Gravity the Non-Surgical Way
The City of Austin via Nature’s Floral Magic
I could never fully understand my mother's love for the Nature when I was young. She got so much pleasure from working her garden, both alone and with her sisters. It seems I have now acquired this … [Read more...] about The City of Austin via Nature’s Floral Magic
How to Prepare for an IRS Audit Boomer Style
Last night I downloaded H & R Block's software (see if the coupon is still valid) to prepare my 2012 taxes. For a change I am filing on time. So I dug into my vaults to see if I had anything to … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for an IRS Audit Boomer Style
How to tell Fish Food Frauds
I recently got an extreme case of gastroenteritis that came on without warning. I did not have a gurgling tummy. I did not feel ill. I did not have diarrhea. I sat down to eat an order of blackened … [Read more...] about How to tell Fish Food Frauds
How I Learned to Ski in Midlife: Leaning Into the Utah Mountains
I can think of no metaphor to accurately describe the stillness of the mountain air at higher altitudes or the combination of sheer exhilaration and fear that fills my lungs every time I ski … [Read more...] about How I Learned to Ski in Midlife: Leaning Into the Utah Mountains