Tuesday was my 77th birthday. I can’t believe I’ve made it this far. I’m still aging – perhaps not gracefully, but still waking up in the morning ready to embrace another beautiful day. One way I chose to spend my birthday was to make a list of all those people who have …
Chapter seven of Changing with Aging might be my favorite: Celebrate small pleasures: Everyday joys can last a lifetime. I’ll give you a short list of mine. I’d love to hear about a few of your small pleasures too. I put things on the walls of my home and office that make me …
The dozen stories in chapter six of Changing with Aging represent a principle so obvious, so simple, it got me thinking about why I fail to practice the message (Be kind) more often each day. Here is the short list of my lame excuses: I’m too self-absorbed. I’m focused …
One story in Changing with Aging perfectly represents the meaning of chapter five: Accept what is. Have gratitude for where you are. We each have our own mountain to climb. This Saturday, around 6 a.m., I’m going to start up my mountain again. I wish you could join me. Here …
Chapter four of Changing with Aging is: Gobble up knowledge. There’s always something new to learn. This is one of my favorite topics. I’d love to learn about how you continue to gobble up new stuff in your own style. A few of my own strategies may be worth mentioning. They …
Chapter three of my book, Changing with Aging, is: Give Love. Hang on to your most meaningful relationships. This may sound so simple, so easy to come up with super examples. However, I challenge you to do so. I could have done a better job over the last 50 or so years. At …
The second chapter of Changing with Aging is: Stay silly. Don’t miss an opportunity to play. I look forward to hearing how you put this lesson into practice in your daily life. I fear I might have too many stories that fit into this chapter. I’ve always loved to …
I wish to thank all of you who have pre-ordered my book, Changing with Aging: Little Stories, Big Lessons, on Amazon. Its release date is September 6, and I’m pretty excited about the whole deal. Retirement has allowed me to focus on many “little things” that, in the past, …
Sometimes skies are cloudy. Many factors may invade our happiness. I have friends and relatives who seem to be experiencing dark skies today. Some of their clouds are health related. Others are caused by fractured relationships, financial hardships or a vague depressive …
First it was our front gate. We live in an area where all our neighbors have automatic gates. It’s a bit of a status symbol, along with quite a convenience. I suggested it. Sherry said no way. I asked why. Sherry replied that my body would thank her in 20 years. I told …
