I am, and have been for a long time a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60’s, 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 I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have “seen” history … More People And Trees
Feisty: “to be bubbly, energetic, zesty, lively, and scrappy.” So how do we incorporate these qualities into our lives in our senior years? As we age it is so easy to stay home, thinking about the past or about the reasons we never do the things we want to do. My first recommendation is to … More Ten Ways to Be a Feisty Senior
I enjoy sharing stories from ancient times that may help people laugh or gain wisdom. One such story I heard in a sermon years ago is not found in the Bible but was likely passed down by oral tradition from one generation to the next. The story was eventually recorded in a book of prophet … More The Road to Understanding
My two cats taught me many lessons about healthy living. (I wrote this long before my second cat, Sister passed over. But I still think of her often.) After being owned by two cats, I can say un-CAT-egorically that I am a cat person. The CATharsis of sitting on the couch with one cat in my … More Good Health Lessons from My Cats
By Melodie Elaine Estes To love freely: a heart pouring out, self sacrificing love. To laugh joyfully: a tears flowing, side-splitting mirth. To work tenaciously; an energetic, give it your “all you got” labor. To give liberally: a gifts flowing, both hands open generosity. To observe reverently: a wide-eyed, awe filled gazing. To dream fervently: … More My Life Goals
This is a story I read and loved as a child. Since I don’t have the book, I’ve told the story as well as I could remember it, but with a few of my own embellishments. Once upon a time, a poor farmer, his wife and five children lived in an average sized but nice farmhouse. … More No Room For a Sneeze
Hi, I am Norie, a pantherette. We pantherettes are solitary intelligent animals. Although, when shown the luxuries of living with a human, some of us agree to live with them. I wouldn’t be so smart if I turned down free food, a place of privacy to take care of my body processes and the the … More My Life as a Little Panther
When I was young, I had a lot of anxiety about doing the right thing or potential events that could happen. When you’re a teenager with all kinds of changes taking place in your body and brain, things can get a little crazy. You think you are in love with every handsome guy/or beautiful girl. … More Listen to Your Head and Heart
Last year, I turned 73. I do not fear aging. So far aging has only affected my back and knees, my brain, my skin and other things I can’t share. But I am thankful for the good health that I do have. I have a good life. My mind is sharp, except for lunch dates … More I’m Getting Older, Thankfully
Me and my Trigger Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a special on the television about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy shows. They shared their memories and experiences during their shows. As … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
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