Many of you know that I write stories about the experience of aging (with the garden as a metaphor.) What a great job! Sometimes it is sad. But it is never dull. I look at aging as a kind of pilgrimage into a foreign land with no visa. Yesterday, I happened upon … [Read more...]
Thank you Summer
A friend said something to me the other day and it struck home. She said that it was hard to see our days unraveling in slow motion. That the accumulation of losses was the bittersweet theme of this stage of life: for our loved ones, our careers, and our … [Read more...]
What is an Email Sabbatical?
Several of you have written me asking for the process it took to get my eBook up on Amazon. I'm happy to share. I also want to include some of the wonderful reviews that have come in, because they have blown my mind! I never expected such terrific and fun-loving reviews. Here are … [Read more...]
The POLST form: the post I didn’t want to write
Boy, I have been putting this off. I didn’t want to write about it. I started and stopped, trying to find the right approach. But now, I can’t worry if I have it down perfectly. I believe that the readers who follow this blog will understand and appreciate that this is what I … [Read more...]
For Every Thing There is a Season….Blogcation!
To Everything There is a Season…and a time to every Purpose: BLOGCATION! Greetings to all in the New Year. Hopefully you had a peaceful and happy holiday with those you love best. It was great hearing from so many of you. Many thanks to Ginnie for this “Squash … [Read more...]