Thoughts, Tips and Tales
I started a personal blog to share my thoughts and bring a lift to other people. Reading a "lifestyle" blog can be like enjoying a letter from a friend or indulging in a good conversation. It connects you with another human being who has the same types of joys, doubts, thoughts, questions and problems as you do. I hope that reading my blog will brighten your day!Subscribe to Blog via Email
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Making New Friends as an Empty Nester Can Be Awkward
Nobody ever told me that once you pass 50, a lot of your best friends get super-busy and it’s almost impossible to get together.
It’s a Small World
Isn’t it amazing sometimes how people you know show up in the strangest places? Here are some examples: 1) Years ago, we got a new minister at church; he seemed to have a great sense of humor and he introduced … Continue reading
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Bloggers: Use Your Power for Good
Wasn’t it Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz who said, “Dorothy, use your power for good, not evil?” Blogs have power, and they’re the ideal place to inspire readers and lift them up. Blogs give you an … Continue reading
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Cherished Childhood Friends Provide a Reason to Keep Blogging
I got the most unexpected and sweet email message last night from R, a childhood friend. Some background: R and her family lived in a house across the alley from my family’s house all the years I did, from the … Continue reading
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The Joys of Joining a Book Club
Millions of people love to read – and, for the most part, it’s a solitary activity. Reading is relaxing, it’s educational and you can do it almost anywhere (even while exercising on a treadmill — see my previous blog post). … Continue reading
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Funny Friends: Laughter is the Best Medicine
I’ve done more laughing in the past 2 1/2 days that I have in the whole last year. My best old friend (we met 24 years ago) drove from Virginia and has been visiting for three days. She just rode … Continue reading
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Finding Female Friends Online: Don’t Laugh — it Works!
During certain stages of life, you may look around and realize that the number of girlfriends you hang out with has dwindled over the years. Some moved away, some have lives that are so incredibly busy there’s virtually no time … Continue reading
A Puzzling Birthday Experience
I’ve always been a big birthday person and love to celebrate birthdays of coworkers, friends and family, as well as my own. And I’m also really into chocolate. So one year when my son was about eight, I went to … Continue reading
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Nicest Things People Have Ever Done for Me
Looking back over my life, I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and great friends. A list of some of the nicest things people have ever done for me follows (not necessarily in this order): The owner of the Stride … Continue reading