I have followied Veronica and David James of Gypsynester fame since they first flew the empty nest and ventured into the world of life on the road. I admired there chutzpah and their sense of humor, not to mention their upbeat outlook on life. It was a breath of fresh air.…
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We are, too often, miserable when we are not doing. In our increasingly fast- paced world there is little incentive to not-do. No wonder old age terrifies us! We can’t imagine “not doing”! We are so programmed to do, do, do. There’s nothing inherently wrong with doing. It feels good…
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Accepting our body, and all of its imperfections, is no easy feat. This is especially true in a culture that reveres the young and extraordinarily tall and thin! A friend shared an article on Facebook entitled: We Hate Our Bodies, and It’s Not Our Fault. How could I not read…
View More Accepting Our Body at Every AgeWe speak too little of the benefits of aging. But I’ve discovered in the second half of life, that each year we live we have an opportunity to resolve our issues and find inner peace. By the time we reach the half century mark we’ve had enough experience to see…
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Overcoming writer’s block is something every writer must face. For new writers over fifty, it can be particularly challenging. We feel a sense of urgency as the years creep up on us. We often feel as though we are playing catch up and we have the nagging feeling that everyone…
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A world of abundance lives outside of my window this morning. I am drawn to the Carolina blue sky. My breath catches as I see the sun’s rays wash over the lush green foliage along the driveway’s edge. It’s hard to imagine that in just a few short weeks the…
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