I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the concept of life’s third act since I wrote a blog about it in June. The third act typically begins in the 50s or 60s. Rather than the common view that this is a period of decline and “old age”, new research points to this time asContinue reading “Be OK with being crazy!”
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Happy Birthday, eh?
I have a vague memory of wearing a special dress with yellow and white flowers, a matching bonnet-style hat, and assembling in a parade of some sorts to honor Canada’s 100th birthday. It was 1967 and I was in Grade 3. Or maybe Grade 4. It doesn’t matter. The song was The Centennial Song andContinue reading “Happy Birthday, eh?”
Third Act Prompts
“What on earth am I doing?” I asked myself as I walked out of the parking lot with a huge bag of freshly sheared Alpaca fleece. Some context is needed here. It was my birthday. I had just attended a monthly felting session. One of the women there had just sheared five alpacas. We allContinue reading “Third Act Prompts”
Slow down you move too fast
A friend and I were chatting the other day. She was taking a “slow day” because she was feeling tired after getting her COVID and flu vaccinations. I was also taking a slow day as I recovered from a back injury. Why do we need to feel out-of-sorts to take a slow day? We areContinue reading “Slow down you move too fast”
Put Privilege Into Perspective
As I walked out of the grocery store, my wallet a bit lighter after spending $200 on things I may or may not have needed, I swore at the cold. It was only -18°C, but with the windchill it felt like -24°. My cheeks burned in the frigid air. My breathing was a bit labouredContinue reading “Put Privilege Into Perspective”
The Rush of Live Music
(Yes, I have seen Rush live!) Imagine this: you put 18 strangers in a cozy room, Christmas lights twinkling in the background. Add some live music. What do you get? Magic. Pure magic. I’m not big on crowds anymore, and breathing in what others have to offer doesn’t appeal to me. But give me spaceContinue reading “The Rush of Live Music”
A Pebble in the Pocket
Sigh. I really don’t want to leave. It feels like there’s so much more to accomplish and experience here. Perhaps I can find a way to stay, even just a little longer. No, it’s time for you to go. You’ve done your thing and now you must go. Just take one last look around andContinue reading “A Pebble in the Pocket”
Create Your Narrative
Last month, I re-triggered a back injury. I couldn’t stand straight. I couldn’t walk. It was nasty. It stopped me in my tracks. I had to cancel several activities that I had been looking forward to. I cried a lot. I questioned my mobility and my future. Then I caved and went to a physiotherapist.Continue reading “Create Your Narrative”
The Sky Is Falling (or is it just me?)
I fell a few weeks ago. I wiped out. It wasn’t just a little stumble. I was at the grocery store and making a beeline for the cashier with the shortest line. Whoosh! Up in the air I went, basket and all. I’m not sure what happened because it was so fast. When the dustContinue reading “The Sky Is Falling (or is it just me?)”
You Deserve a Break
Have a break, have a Kit Kat. Yum, sounds good to me. This iconic slogan was created in 1957 by Donald Gilles, the executive at JWT London. I bet he never thought that some 69 years later it would still be popular! And while a Kit Kat may enhance your break from reality, it doesn’tContinue reading “You Deserve a Break”
Wanderings Art 