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I’ve been reading Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility by Ellen J. Langer—and it should come with a warning label: It may completely ruin your plans for a “normal” retirement. Let’s say the quiet part out loud: the standard American retirement model looks pleasant on the surface… and quietly drains the life out of … [Read more...] about Choose Who And What You Become After Retirement

I read a lot, and honestly, a lot of it just makes me cranky. Sometimes the sheer cluelessness of what I’m reading is enough to give me a headache—and yes, occasionally push me toward a glass of Moscato. It doesn’t fix anything, but at least it tastes good. I know, I know… water IS the smarter choice. Articles from the medical establishment about the standard American diet? Those really … [Read more...] about What We Eat DOES Matter

I read a lot, and honestly, a lot of it just makes me cranky. Sometimes the sheer cluelessness of what I’m reading is enough to give me a headache—and yes, occasionally push me toward a glass of Moscato. It doesn’t fix anything, but it tastes good. I know, I know… water is the smarter choice.  Articles from the medical establishment about the standard American diet? Those really test my … [Read more...] about Does Everything Make Me Cranky? No – Just A Lot Of It

Did you know 94% of Medicare Advantage plans offer free or low-cost access to gym memberships, fitness classes, and even online workouts? Benefits like Silver Sneakers, Renew Active, or OneFit makes staying active a no-brainer. Regular exercise supports heart health, strength, balance, and fall prevention—keys to staying independent longer. Getting started is simple: review your Medicare … [Read more...] about Are You Using this Medicare Advantage Benefit? 

Beverage of choice on hand? Awesome. Let’s consider Love, Trust, Battles, and some Other Stuff. I recall realizing my understanding of what’s really going on – naturally and supernaturally speaking – was so far off the mark from what Almighty God states in His Word. But, my incorrectness was how I and so many others were raised: Practice the religion you’re born or marry into; be a … [Read more...] about What’s Love Got To Do With It?

She was probably about ten years old, not someone you’d notice.  She was a little stranger who entered our lives for a brief few minutes, tied a shoelace, and showed me how powerful a small act of kindness can be. This is a story about a seemingly insignificant incident, but it shows how a small gesture can have a big impact on the recipient.  We never know. Those who have been … [Read more...] about The Shoelace Girl 

It was September 1979 . . . My life had been spinning like a top since I'd regained custody of three of my four children unexpectedly. One of them, my two-year-old, had passed away in the custody of the temporary custodian, who was also a family member, so in 1976, when I was handed an opportunity to have my children again, I went right out to secure what I would need to "qualify" as a … [Read more...] about Looking Back