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Bibliophiles Against Book Banning: Libraries are Precious
As a little girl, I always had my nose in a book. I was the child who ate breakfast with the cereal box for reading material. Some would call me a bibliophile. In adolescence, I regularly visited the young adult section of the library. I was insatiable. Even better, I...
What is Ageism and How Might It be Affecting Your Health
We can change things by calling out ageist views and not subscribing to them ourselves. We need to be aware. Ageism can make us our own worst enemies. When we believe everything is downhill from here, chances are this is what we will experience. Positive viewpoints...
Motorcycle Ride: Returning to Buena Vista
We blew town Friday and headed to the mountains on the motorcycle. The day was lovely with a slight chance of thunderstorms as we flew down 285 on our way to Buena Vista for one night. As a child, I spent many summers in Buena Vista while my dad worked his summer job...
Thoughts on Autumn
Fall is in the air. At least its coming is clear in the mountains. Rob and I drove to our favorite haunt for our first exercise since Covid. I tired easily and my ears clogged, but I was happy. I was happy because the air was crisp and cool and despite my congestion,...
Life Cycles Observed in the Garden
Flowers bloom only to fade, honeybee drones die in fall, squirrels store up food, mice seek warmth, my closet slowly turns to long sleeve tops and sweaters, and the air becomes intoxicating as it turns crisp and clear, so sharp it almost hurts my nose. There is a...
The Adventure of Retirement Planning: What Will Your Life Look Like?
What do we do when we no longer need to get up at a certain time and get dressed for work? How will we approach the hours in our day in a way that is engaging and fulfilling for each of us? My husband and I feel confident, despite the current market, about our...
Why I’m an Eterneva Affiliate: Creating Diamonds from Ashes
A few months ago I was approached by Eterneva seeking affiliate partners. Eterneva creates beautiful diamonds from the ashes of loved ones. At first, I wasn't sure what I thought about it all, but the more I explored the company and their process, the more I believed...
I Fell For a Scam
While I knew this had to be a scam, I felt foolish when all the information about this scam was easy to find. In fact, this exact scam had been done many times. I had been duped. A few months ago, a man reached out to me via my photography website asking if I would be...
