Aging
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The Final Act
Recently, on Instagram, I came across a video clip of actress Jane Fonda talking with Michelle Obama and others about her life and aging gracefully. You can watch the video clip here. Looking amazing for an 87-year-old woman, Jane shares some of her life wisdom, especially for what she calls her “final act.” Jane sees Continue reading
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Years ago, when I was a child, I went to a county fair with my family. While there, I came across a fortune telling both. I asked my dad if I could have my fortune done and he said yes. There were many questions I had, but the question on my mind that day was Continue reading
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Lessons Learned
What would happen if I took six months to focus on my well-being without the worrying about work or additional responsibilities? This was the question I asked myself before I began my sabbatical 4 1/2 months ago. During my sabbatical, I have not found a new job or taken on any new commitments. What I Continue reading
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Don’t Lose Me Boy
Over the last weekend, my husband, oldest son, and I dropped off my youngest son at college. This rite of passage represents the end of an era for our family. After 29 years, we no longer have a student living in our home. We do have a young adult living with us, but not an Continue reading
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Reading Insights
I am officially 90 days into my sabbitical. I plan to take another 30 days and then move forward with plans for the future. I left my last work situation feeling unsure what my next direction would be. My sabbitacal time has been profound with insight and growth. Not all of my issues have been Continue reading
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Quiet Coyote
A conversation between a husband and a wife. Huband is working on the computer. Husband puts headphones on. “Honey, I have to take a business call for a meeting” – says husband. “Okay” – says wife. Wife walks into another room. Wife turns on a video and begins to work out. Wife forgets workout weights Continue reading
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Hobbyless
The other day I had a conversation with my husband. “I have a problem,” I said. “What’s the problem?” he said. “I’m hobbyless,” I answered “Hobbyless? What does that mean? Is that even a word?” my husband replied. “Yes, it’s a word. I looked it up. It is an adjective that describes someone who does Continue reading
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