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Why I’ve Been Mostly Absent…Grief And The Loss Of Words

Why I’ve Been Mostly Absent…Grief And The Loss Of Words

January 10, 2019 By Gail 4 Comments

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri Hello, my friends. I feel as though an explanation is due. For years I’ve been posting a weekly blog of some sort and enjoy the eclectic sharing. As always, my interests range from aging, creativity, and health, to, um, Tad… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging, Remembering Tagged With: allowing, grief, writing

Da Flu Blues…Dr. William’s Approaches To Fighting Back More Naturally

Da Flu Blues…Dr. William’s Approaches To Fighting Back More Naturally

December 3, 2018 By Gail Leave a Comment

The other day I noticed my sister had Facebook posted a photo of a bottle of brandy, lemons, and honey. She said it was her way of coping when not feeling well. (The fact that the honey and lemons did not look used is hardly a judgment, dear sister! Just kidding.) Truth be told, the hot water/brandy/honey/lemon elixir is also… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: All natural flu treatment, flu season health

Meet Shirley Murray, My December Ambush Model

Meet Shirley Murray, My December Ambush Model

November 27, 2018 By Gail Leave a Comment

“And all meet in singing, which braids together the different knowings into a wide and subtle music, the music of living. ” ― Alison Croggon The music caught my attention far more than the delicious scents wafting from the cruise ship’s restaurant. Poking my head into the casino bar, I saw a beautiful woman singing Fever to a rapt audience…. Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Shirley Murray, Silk Scarf Ambush Models, Touch of Class

10-28-18: A Star In Heaven Is Born

10-28-18: A Star In Heaven Is Born

October 30, 2018 By Gail 6 Comments

“The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.” ― Rob Liano How is it possible to feel the depths of sadness and the infinity of wonder at the same time? How can one say hello and goodbye in the same breath, with equal intensity? How can… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging, Remembering Tagged With: grief, Loss of a grandchild

Tangos, Emotions, and Dandelions: Where To Focus?

Tangos, Emotions, and Dandelions: Where To Focus?

October 19, 2018 By Gail 2 Comments

“Life can be like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. What matters is whether you are keeping your eyes open or closed during the ride and who is next to you.”  ― Ana Ortega Uffda. It’s been one of those weeks.  The heartfelt gratitude I feel about life, in general, has pushed against some scary unknowns, causing an epic… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: dandelions, Dewitt Jones, Emotions, rollercoasters

A Story Of Love And The Passage Of Time

A Story Of Love And The Passage Of Time

October 9, 2018 By Gail 7 Comments

“You never know what’s going to be in the garden in June when you’re looking at it in January.” ― Corey Ann Haydu Life is good, even with the whole passage of time thing. I was looking through photographs the other day and came across images from when my children were young. I swear I can still smell the baby… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: children, gifts, Love, passage of time

Stirring The Pot: Tasty bits Or Burnt Offerings?

Stirring The Pot: Tasty bits Or Burnt Offerings?

October 3, 2018 By Gail Leave a Comment

“We may meet so many people along this long road, But it is of no use, Until we finally meet ourselves.” ― Mimi Novic My mom, bless her, was not a great cook. Her meal menus included a lot of meat, potatoes, and gravy, but not necessarily tasty meat, potatoes and gravy. Her oft-repeated mantra, should any complaints arise, was,… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: being true to yourself, freedom, honesty

Camp 80: A Love Letter To Life

Camp 80: A Love Letter To Life

August 30, 2018 By Gail 2 Comments

“But age became him as it did the oaks and the cedars.” ― Thomas Burnett Swann That weird sound–almost one of flatulence–of fabric against inflated vinyl broke the silence. My husband, a man who felt his camping days were behind him, squirmed and stretched and ultimately snuggled into me on the air mattress. I felt the warmth of his body… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: aging, Camping at 80, Turning 80

Cranky From Lack of Quality Midlife/Menopausal Sleep? Five Ways You Can Improve Your ZZZ’s…

Cranky From Lack of Quality Midlife/Menopausal Sleep? Five Ways You Can Improve Your ZZZ’s…

August 22, 2018 By Gail Leave a Comment

“The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4 am knows all my secrets.” ― Poppy Z. Brite When women gather, one of the most frequent comments I hear is, “I’m so freak’n tired!”  Oh, do I feel you, sister!  Quality sleep, for many of us too-busy women, is elusive.  I wrote this blog a little while back,… Read More

Filed Under: Menopause, Musings About Aging Tagged With: midlife sleeplessness, Sleep

His blue jeans fell from slim hips exposing a derriere raw with sores…

His blue jeans fell from slim hips exposing a derriere raw with sores…

August 14, 2018 By Gail 2 Comments

“Sometimes it’s easy to walk by because we know we can’t change someone’s whole life in a single afternoon. But what we fail to realize is that simple kindness can go a long way toward encouraging someone who is stuck in a desolate place.” ― Mike Yankoski About to leave the Kwik Trip gas station, I caught sight of the… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

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