Category Archives: aging

She’s nearly ninety-nine

Posted on August 7, 2019 by stillalife

Every so often I think about death, especially when I’m with a group of friends that started out one size and ended up smaller. I have one friend – her name is Eleanor — who by virtue of her age … Continue reading →

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Good reasons to have a purpose in life

Posted on May 30, 2019 by stillalife

What’s your Purpose in life?  I’m thankful only a few people have asked me this question, because it made me squirm.  “Purpose” with a capital P has always seemed like a divine gift that directs its holders to make service … Continue reading →

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When I’m 90…

Posted on April 3, 2019 by stillalife

For the past few months I’ve taken a wonderful exercise program for, ahem, “older adults.” Actually I’m one of the youngest in the class, which boasts at least two women over ninety. When I’m 90, my goals is to lift heavier … Continue reading →

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What day is today?

Posted on January 2, 2019 by stillalife

Happy New Year (on whatever date you celebrate). Here’s hoping your celebration was — or will be — filled with joy, peace and gratitude for waking up to another year. When I began this post, the subject was the calendar … Continue reading →

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Who is the real you? Ask someone else

Posted on September 14, 2018 by stillalife

Recently, a newcomer appeared at my monthly lunch with former work friends: a daughter-in-law who was visiting from another state. In other words, a younger person. While aging is not a focus of our conversations, when we meet the topic … Continue reading →

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Happy that some trends are passing me by

Posted on June 20, 2018 by stillalife

I’ve reached the stage in life where the thought that some trends are passing me by brings great relief. When I was younger and heard elders talk like I’m talking now I felt disappointment. How could they not want to … Continue reading →

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Letting go of social media

Posted on March 27, 2018 by stillalife

Some people hang on to their jobs forever.  Some aren’t sure. They retire, return to work, retire, return. And others leave cold turkey. On my last day of work I believed I’d fit in the second category. A day later, … Continue reading →

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Learning about grief

Posted on March 13, 2018 by stillalife

Fixated as I’ve been for the last month on getting an entry ready for a literary contest, I’ve not thought much about blogging. But in the midst of struggling over my story, I’ve had important encounters that made me realize … Continue reading →

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Masking: a better you?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by stillalife

As we age and get closer to the last stages of life, we sometimes have regrets about experiences we didn’t have or ones that passed us by. I’m not yet at that stage (I hope), but I have arrived at … Continue reading →

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When it comes to aging, attitudes matter

Posted on April 6, 2017 by stillalife

In 2009, 100,000 American women, middle-aged and older, demonstrated that when it comes to health and aging, our attitudes matter.  Those with a more hopeful outlook on life (optimists) were less likely than those with a more negative view of … Continue reading →

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