It can be challenging to share the world With those who make different choices All the more reason to stay involved And to stand up with our voices. The devastating fires in January Were humbling, making us more reflective Reminding us how fast life can change and Helping us put things into perspective. Channeling KippersContinue reading “Happy Holidays 2025”
Tag Archives: Senior Life
Most Treasured
Though originating in prehistoric times, today this gesture still serves the same purpose. That is to express gratitude, love, and respect, to commemorate important dates, and to fulfill social responsibilities while strengthening bonds between people. Although the tokens involved may have changed, the meaning behind them has not. And this time of year, with holidaysContinue reading “Most Treasured”
One Moment in Time
Festivity is in the air! Yes, December is here! Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa take place this month, as well as holidays that include Bodhi, Las Posadas, and Omisoka. Buddhists rejoice in Bodhi, the Day of Awakening, when Siddhartha Gautama commonly known as Buddha attained enlightenment. It is a prayerful meditative day in which trees are decoratedContinue reading “One Moment in Time”
Blessings of Gratitude
All I have to do is open my eyes in the morning, slip quietly out of bed, pad to the bathroom, wash my face, brush my teeth, then head down the hallway to our kitchen, flick on the kettle, open the blinds, and look out at the dawning day to remind myself of how trulyContinue reading “Blessings of Gratitude”
Think Big
Some people have just one, not me. Over my lifetime, I’ve had dozens or more precisely, one that has continually changed and evolved. Many folks write one when they’ve had a life altering experience, good or otherwise, or perhaps when they retire. It makes perfect sense because those are times when a person may realizeContinue reading “Think Big”
A Journal Journey 