Recently, I took a road trip down South—a bittersweet one. We were attending a celebration of life for a beloved aunt who passed away a few months ago. Saying goodbye to her was hard. I’ll miss knowing she’s no longer in this world, showering love on her family and working wonders with her music therapy. […]

I absolutely love summer. Long beach walks, sitting outside by the fire pit, and especially—kayaking. Those are the signs of summer at our house. We’ll be dragging out the kayaks soon, giving them their annual rinse (read: washing out the spiders—ugh!) and preparing for our first launch at the local pond. Pure heaven! Thinking about […]

When it comes to first impressions, I’ve learned something about myself: I’m a terrible judge of character. Take, for example, a gal I met a few months ago. She talked non-stop, was loud, and basically the polar opposite of anyone I’d ever call a friend. Definitely NOT my cup of tea. Or so I thought […]

I have a dear friend who had a birthday this week—a big one. She turned 75.But you’d never guess it. She’s one of those people who seems completely ageless—physically strong, mentally sharp, and always ready for a hike, a challenge, or a great conversation. She exercises her body and her mind with equal passion. But […]

I live in a rural place and love it. A dirt road, trees and ponds all around me, and just a few houses dotting the landscape. It’s a nature lover’s paradise. We’ve gotten used to the wildlife that shares our space—bears that lumber past our property, foxes that dart down the road, and even the […]

My husband finally got his dream vehicle—a Ram truck. He loves it. I, however, see it as a tank on wheels. It’s huge. Massive. A behemoth of a machine. But, of course, I had to learn how to drive it. I was terrified. The hardest part? Staying in my lane. No matter how hard I […]

I love live performances. Plays, musicals, concerts—you name it, I’m there. There’s just something magical about watching a story unfold on stage, feeling the energy of a live band, or getting swept up in nostalgia.A few days ago, my husband and I went to see The Cher Show at our local theater. It was fantastic. […]

I had a “wellness visit” scheduled for last week. That’s what they call “physicals” for seniors now. A new name, but the same old doctor’s appointment.  I had written down a long list of concerns I wanted to discuss with my GP. Things I used to shrug off now seemed more important. But not a […]

I live in New England, where snow and ice are like that clingy friend who never knows when to leave. I’m used to it—or at least I thought I was. Take last week, for example. I was dropping off my dog at his “doggy daycare” so he could have a playdate while I actually got […]

Recently, we drove out of state to visit our daughter and son-in-law. Everything about the visit was lovely—except for the drive. My aging body no longer appreciates long car rides. But there was one shining star amidst the monotony of highway miles: the toll stations. No more frantic searches for loose change in the glove […]