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New normal means new habits
It takes anywhere from eighteen to two hundred fifty-four days to break a habit, say the experts, though depending on how entrenched the habit, it could take longer. More than ten weeks have passed since we’ve been stuck in phases … Continue reading
Posted in current events/themes, health
Tagged changing behavior, Covid-19, new normal, quarantine
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Virus and politics lead to new health challenge
My most recent post, the last of three blogs written in an attempt to add humor to lives quarantined for two months, appeared on May 12. By mid-May, I’d stopped laughing. It’s mid-July now, and little has changed beyond more … Continue reading
Life in a virtual world
Two months into semi-quarantine, and it’s impossible to ignore the changes around us. Including my hair color. Recently, I stopped fondling the broccoli at my grocery store and took a moment to look at the people around me. Everyone was … Continue reading
Posted in aging, current events/themes, personal reflections, writing
Tagged Coronavirus, quarantine, seniors and the virus, stay-at-home
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Life in Ground Zero
Several weeks ago, or was it several lifetimes, Washington State became Ground Zero in the U.S. for the corona virus, now known as COVID-19. I’m thankful I haven’t caught the virus, since I’m in the age group that is suffering … Continue reading
Posted in current events/themes
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Calling all Rats; your year is almost here
Welcome to the Year of the Rat (beginning January 25), a title applicable to so much more than the upcoming Chinese and Vietnamese New Years. Zodiac Rats were born in 1936, 1948,1960, 1972, 1984, 2008 and 2020. Other kinds of … Continue reading
Posted in current events/themes
Tagged amulets, Chinese New Year, good fortune, Year of the Dog, Year of the Rat
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Generation gap from a new perspective
For the first time I understand what it means to be on the other side of the age gap. Not that I haven’t had many glimpses earlier, but now they’re following me everywhere. I remember the gap between my views … Continue reading
Robots, drones and weird dating apps: what is the world coming to?
These days, I find myself astonished by the latest hot issues or trends — not just some of them, but all of them. Recently, I came across three news items in the Seattle Times (Oct. 28, 2019) that qualify for my … Continue reading
Posted in aging, current events/themes
Tagged AI job interviews, changing times, dating apps, drone laws
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Good reasons to have a purpose in life
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
Posted in aging, current events/themes
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Spend time outdoors and improve your health
“Is it because I haven’t been outdoors for so long that I’ve become so mad about nature? I remember a time when a magnificent blue sky, chirping birds, moonlight, budding blooms wouldn’t have captivated me. Things have changed since I … Continue reading
Posted in current events/themes, health, seasons
Tagged benefits of time spent outdoors, forest baths, woods
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Eating our way through the snowstorm
“You’re going to have a lot of fun here,” said the woman, giggling as we entered and she exited the supermarket this morning. We grabbed the last cart and wheeled it toward the produce section. But wait. Where did the … Continue reading