Quietude

It is good to be quiet sometimes. Quietude is one of my simple pleasures. Quietude is a state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place, according to Wikipedia. For those who don’t know me well, I often seem rather loquacious, (I am into big words today!) And truly there is a part … More Quietude

Little Things

Today, I felt led to write this post about little things. Since I had back problems several years ago, I know there are some things I can not do without having pain again, sooner or later. A little back ache after being on my feet for hours without rest tells me that I need to … More Little Things

Seven Strategies for Single Senior Survival

As a seventy-something year young, Successful Single Senior Survivor, I offer these six strategies to help add quality to your single senior lives. These suggestions are for seniors who are active and independent. Becoming a senior citizen often involves difficult adjustments in our lives. Long marriages may end with a divorce or the death of … More Seven Strategies for Single Senior Survival

I Love Trees

I am, and have been for a long time, a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60s, I was a “flower child” of sorts. I loved living things and nature. I have always had a special bond with trees. Trees are a life form that I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have … More I Love Trees

Thankful For Friends

My thankfulness list includes a number of friends who are very close to me. What qualities decide if someone is a good friend or not? Truly good friends will listen to each other, when one needs to talk and offer suggestions and support, sometimes even after hearing the same story twice. Some friends know when … More Thankful For Friends