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Ageing, and Loving It

“I would never want to be young again, ever. There’s nothing about it that’s appealing to me. Maybe my boobs. I think I wrote that my boobs might have been appealing, and my neck. But I love the sureness. When you gather all these experiences and are able to draw from them when you’re doingContinue reading “Ageing, and Loving It”

How Are You?

How are you today? I mean, how are you really? Are you content? Sad? Anxious? Happy? Do you have a headache? Upset stomach? Sore back, aching knees? Which of those maladies are you most comfortable addressing? Probably the physical ones, right? You’re not alone. Mental health is not something everyone is comfortable talking about. MyContinue reading “How Are You?”

Stepping Out. . .of your comfort zone

The other day, I decided to go to a car wash. Big deal, right? Well, for me, it was a big deal. You see, I have not been to an actual car wash for several years—the car usually gets washed in the driveway—but I decided to give it a good clean and wax. I mustContinue reading “Stepping Out. . .of your comfort zone”

What’s for Supper?

When my kids were younger, I often struggled with what to feed them before rushing out the door to drive them to the soccer field, gym, or dance studio. Trying to balance nutrition with convenience, speed, and quantity was a challenge. Now I find myself wondering what to have for lunch or supper to getContinue reading “What’s for Supper?”

Spring Cleaning

“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.” Leo Babauta, simplicity author and creator of Zen Habits, which is one of the most-read blogs in the world (next to mine!), speaks the truth. What a perfect way to introduce this blog, which is about decluttering. I’m not talking about decluttering yourContinue reading “Spring Cleaning”

Pivot: Recognize Your Destiny

I watched an episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Escape (Gordon Ramsay Meets His Match in Malaysia) and got caught up in the phrase “Aga Aga” used by one of the featured local cooks. Aga Aga, as Gordon Ramsay quickly learned, means to cook with any amount you want. You need to combine a lot of knowledge,Continue reading “Pivot: Recognize Your Destiny”

Feeling Connected

Do you ever wake up and wonder about the purpose of life? More specifically, what is the importance of your life? Most of us experience those feelings of melancholy at some point. It may be just a fleeting moment, or it could be fuel for a day of philosophical thinking. I started to experience feelingsContinue reading “Feeling Connected”

Let’s Get Moving!

Ah, exercise. The bane of my existence. I have never really enjoyed exercise. Sure, when I was young, I was in track and field. I played badminton. I cross-country skied. I tried aerobics (you go, Olivia Newton-John), jazz dance, joining a gym, jogging, racquetball, etc. I tried riding a bike. Walking. You know how itContinue reading “Let’s Get Moving!”

How Old Are You?

Does your age define you? Do you look in the mirror and think, “Oooh, what happened there?” Do you find yourself walking a bit more slowly? Does it take longer to bounce back after a minor injury? Do you ever walk into a room and wonder what the heck you are doing there? Let’s beContinue reading “How Old Are You?”

The Elephant in the Room

Okay, since I began blogging a few months ago, I’ve avoided one topic like the plague (excuse the comparison). But now it’s time to mention the elephant in the room. COVID19. Uh-huh. It’s hard to believe we have been living in this pandemic for two years. I remember clearly returning from vacation in Mexico atContinue reading “The Elephant in the Room”