Ram Dass, an American spiritual teacher, said, “Make friends with change.” He made this statement after surviving a life-threatening...

Samuel Ullman wrote, “Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.” Ullman (April 13, 1840 – March 21, 1924) was an American...

I love it when people capture a whole philosophy in a nutshell. My friend told me about meeting a woman who said she had decided at the...

As a special treat to myself on my seventieth birthday I went on a retreat in California. It was a time of personal introspection,...

Senator John McCain’s personal assistant was interviewed about the letter McCain wrote in preparation for his own death and funeral....

Linda and I were talking about her ensuing landmark birthday, and she said, “Connie, this birthday scares me!” She shared that she had...

The lessons from my fall and the resulting handicap continue to teach me lessons. Probably the most profound realization is the way...

The fall created a deep sense of vulnerability. Most of us are not fond of feeling helpless. Laying head down on concrete with my legs...

Lesson #2!...In my last article I shared about a recent incident that earned me a ride in an ambulance. During that ride and in the ER, I...

Recently, I took a shortcut down a flight of stairs ending up head down on concrete. The left side of my body took a beating, which...

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What does it mean to be age appropriate? Remember the phrase “Act your age, not your shoe size.” Your mom said it to shame you into...

A friend recently sent me a link to an inspirational website that asked the question, “Who packs your parachute?” It is based on a true...

Do you read the obituaries? I’m not sure when I started but I don’t miss a day, although I always wince when it is someone close to my...

Placebo comes from the Latin word meaning “I shall please.” It is a substance with no active therapeutic effect. A placebo is given to...

Stanley and Pat are new friends. They winter in Arizona, and we’ve become acquainted in our neighborhood. Stan, at 93, and Pat are...

A favorite quote from Ram Dass says, “We’re all just walking each other home.” The quote brings tears to my eyes. Did you ever walk home...

Did you drive a station wagon? That dates you for sure! Our family transitioned from a nine-passenger station wagon to a Volkswagen Van...

I love it when readers send me emails that pertain to issues on aging. There is so much written, and every once in a while, there is a...

Having your identity stolen and used in nefarious ways is a daily news topic. Even infants who are signed up for a social security number...