This blog was written while Covid was quite present everywhere and we were trying to avoid it as uch as possible. But these ideas are good anytime and under other circumstances too. During various times, due to weather, the need to save some money, illness or recovery from surgery or other reasons, I learned some … More Having to Stay Home a Lot?
This was written by josaia.com. Her words were so poignant and real to me that I wanted to share it for others who are aging. She gave me permission to share it. https://josaia.com/2024/02/09/my-new-tribe-of-elders/ My New Tribe of Elders josaiawrites Uncategorized February 9, 2024 4 Minutes I have joined a new tribe, much sooner than I thought. I think a … More Getting Older?
Number 2 Grandson was born almost three years ago this weekend. I am delinquent in posting a letter of welcome to him like the one I wrote for his brother. I apologize, Grandson. You are and were treasured and loved before you were born. Leo had been feeling you move inside your mother’s tummy before … More Dear Grandson #2 (at Birth)
We have certainly had a strange life through these past few years with varied circumstances. At first we were in uncharted territory since Covid started up. Are you still spending a lot of time at home? How did you keep your sanity when it was at its worst? Do you have children? Are you by … More How Are You Doing?
Because I am a woman over 70, I thought this would be appropriate and funny. For those of us older women who could use a boost today, here is a song that will raise your spirits!! When I saw it it made me laugh!! What a hoot! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4QzHeUE-CM&feature=share.
Dear El., Happy First Birthday!! In some ways it seems that you are the gift to us and it is our birthday! You are such a treasure of cuteness, determination, laughter, and have the charm that most babies your age have. I was so thrilled when your parents named you El., because your name was chosen … More My First Granddaughter’s First Birthday
This post was written by my friend Morag Noffke, who lives in Cape Town, South Africa. We have been using Facechat and have found many similarities in our attitudes about life and other topics. She shared her thoughts on Africa’s Human Rights Day and after reading it I wanted to share it here with those … More 22nd March Human Rights Day — Morag Noffke
(Elowen is now seven months old.) I am a bit late on your welcome letter. But I am so happy you are here with us now. I was so excited that your mommy and daddy had a little girl! You are just beautiful! But now that you are born I can’t come see you because … More Elowen, My New Granddaughter
I wrote a blog post last year about being aware of the world around us and the pleasures of awareness of these parts of our lives, no matter how small, and how much joy could be found from living in the moment more fully by using our senses. A dear friend of mine, Morag Noffke, … More Mindfulness
My dear friend, Morag Noffke wrote this beautiful post. It said many of the things I have said or feel. Maybe her words will touch you as they touched me. The title “The Sacredness of Being.” Sorry I can not copy and paste this. But it is worth the read. https://moragnoffke.wordpress.com/2020/05/09/the-sacredness-of-being/
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