“May, the month of maybes.” ----- Unknown It’s hard to believe that we are so close to the middle of the year and that summer in just around the corner. There are many “Maybes “of what to plan this summer before it passes us so quickly (warning--plan ahead). One notable aspect of May is witnessing a new crop of young people graduating. These special moments highlight a generational shift serving as a reminder of one's own aging process and the passage of time. One can only hope that these...
25 days ago • 6 min read
“The name April stems from the Latin word “aperire”, which means to open… the opening of new opportunities along with the changing blossoming of nature. Let there be Spring! “---- Grizel Ubarry In these unsure times, it’s always good to find inspiration in the changing seasons …what better than Spring. I like to believe that there are always new chapters for us to start as we age and become wiser. For now, my advice is to turn off the noise and focus on what is best for you. At the moment, I...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
“It’s never too late to be what you want to be, unless you want to be younger” ... Anonymous Well, while this is very true, having a youthful mindset and outlook on life has no age limit (I’ll take that any day). This month, I will turn 72 and my blog will enter its fifth-year anniversary. Together, we plan to celebrate another year exploring life while being purposeful. Health continues to be on top of my priority list as I continue to be challenged. One thing I’ve learned, getting old,...
3 months ago • 6 min read
"February, the month where love is in the air, unless you're single, then it's just the draft from the open window."----- anonymous Aside from the humor, February is a month of awareness and inclusivity, which we need more now than ever. For those who live up north, February is also one of the coldest months of the year. Its coldness is symbolic of what we, as a nation are experiencing today. I worry about what is coming in the next several months and whether it can be stopped; I am surely...
4 months ago • 5 min read