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Dance Like Nobody’s Watching

August 10, 2026

The meaning of the above title came to life for me several years ago while attending a wedding reception. A DJ played music as twenty or more, mostly young adults were dancing and having fun. I was hesitant to get out on the dance floor with the dancers who looked like they were half my … More Dance Like Nobody’s Watching

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I Love North Carolina

August 4, 2026

I have many memories, as a child, of family trips to Brevard and Asheville, on Sunday afternoons, when I lived in Greenville, SC. The trip there was a true joy for me because of the mountains. The view was fantastic. I was born and grew up in South Carolina but have spent the last 39 … More I Love North Carolina

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Listen to Your Instinct

July 30, 2026

Sometimes I end up staying at home a lot and feel kind of useless and bored. Imagine my surprise when I was shown that that was not the case! One day, I was trying to decide where to eat for lunch but couldn’t make up my mind. So, I headed to a nearby part of … More Listen to Your Instinct

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Magnificent, Moving, Magical Music

July 23, 2026

Music has been an integral part of my life as far back as I can remember. My mother played the piano often, once her four kids could stand or sit still long enough. I remember her playing very old songs from a bygone era; songs such as “Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue,” which I … More Magnificent, Moving, Magical Music

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The end of another day at the beach.

Blissful or Blitzed, Choose Mindfully

July 20, 2026

How can we foster bliss-filled, peaceful minds instead of blitzed out minds? We are bombarded constantly with emotional, visual and auditory “static.” Where (or more appropriately how) can we find or make some calmness, peace and quiet in our lives? How can we motivate ourselves to practice what we know are the healthiest behaviors to … More Blissful or Blitzed, Choose Mindfully

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Me and Trigger

Westerns and Aging Gracefully

July 14, 2026

I loved my rocky horse, that I named “Trigger.” Here I am at 5 years of age. Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a television special about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully

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Safe Online Dating (Part Two)

July 12, 2026

This is part two of my post on Safe Online Dating. So you have corresponded with someone well enough to be very interested in them. So, how do you proceed safely? Please remember people are not always who they seem to be in emails or online conversations, and more specifically in person. 1. Make your … More Safe Online Dating (Part Two)

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Tips on Safe Online Dating (Part One)

July 11, 2026

Online dating can be a scary experience if you don’t use some safety tips. Face it, in reality you really can’t know the person from one or even two messages or meetings. These are some helpful hints from my experience and from a friend’s advice from her online experience in dating. She now has a … More Tips on Safe Online Dating (Part One)

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Hello, Beautiful/Handsome!

July 9, 2026

Everyone knows what a shark is and what it can do. There are sharks on Social Media too. To quote Wikipedia, “A shark is a person who unscrupulously exploits or swindles others.” They lurk in your groups and scope out those who are new or who don’t know them and, as in my case, are … More Hello, Beautiful/Handsome!

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Are You a Good Neighbor?

July 7, 2026

My first son’s early years were started with Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Do you remember the words of his song at the beginning of each show? Here is a link to Mr. Rogers singing his song. https://www.misterrogers.org/videos/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ The last verse’s words evoke much thinking. In case you didn’t watch the video, here is the last verse … More Are You a Good Neighbor?

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