The building was tucked in a landscaped lot. It looked a senior care residence but it wasn’t. It was a neurological rehabilitation center. A high school chum of the beloved husband had a massive stroke two months ago. It was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Am I old? No, it can’t be!
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Some things have been happening that make me wonder. Things I saw in elderly people when I was a kid. (Elderly to a kid could mean 40. Now it clearly is at least 20 years old than I am and … Continue reading
YouTube?
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This is a girly post. No apologies. I’m girly. Since retirement I have the time to research topics. There are blogs, articles and videos on just about everything from how to clean a pond to fixing a toilet. I leave … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 20 – Taxes, Kindle, desserts, work, weather
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I’m done, I’m done! Sweet Lord I’m done! – Ok, maybe that’s a little over the top but my taxes are completed, sent and accepted. After all the whining, it wasn’t too bad. I get some back from the feds. … Continue reading
Things about my youth
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–that I didn’t love I grew up in the 50s and 60s. It was a great time to grow up. Streets were safe and so was my social security number. Summers were for fun. There weren’t programmed sports so we … Continue reading
Aging and the art of timely communication
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Yes I’m a type “A” personality. I like get it out and get it done. Not a lot of patience for you (unless you’re a cat). Since I’ve gotten older people started talking slower. Or maybe they go down “rabbit … Continue reading
Living in a time warp
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Despite being retired, I think of myself as current (and young too but that’s another post). I keep up with what’s going on in the world (except for the political debates, sheesh!). I try to stay technically savvy. Sort of. … Continue reading
Relishing retirement and “conscious squandering”
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People ask me about retirement. Do I enjoy it? Hell, yeah! Really, I’m lucky! Very lucky! No white-knuckle driving! I was grateful during the last record-breaking snowstorm. I didn’t have to drive or worry about parking. There was no need to … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 7 – Retirement, SkillsUSA, early morning, beauty, cameras
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Passages – An old friend has retired and closed down her business. She has been the queen of reinvention for the last 40 or so years and is now entering a new phase. It’s amazing how our interests change. Things … Continue reading
Letting it go
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My gym is in a revolt. If you’ve never seen 60 to 80-year-old ladies really angry you would be in for sight. Eyes blaring, shoulders strutting, fingers wagging. Opinions everywhere but no direct combat….yet (but they are suiting up). I’ve … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 