“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” – Charles Dickens It’s been a while since I did a Taking Stock post…last spring to be exact. November is traditionally a month of gratitude for many in the United States, so it…
I am open and receptive to all possibilities. This has been my mantra for 2025. At the time I chose it, I explained, “I want to face the world with a sense of joyful curiosity and experimentation.” I still want that, of course, but this month I have been thinking about another meaning for my…
I’ve always enjoyed a quality pair of leggings for working out or lounging around the house. However, since retirement…and the discovery of the amazing Constantly Varied Gear (CVG) leggings…I have vastly expanded my definition of legging-appropriate occasions. In fact, as soon as I discover a way to style them for weddings and funerals, I think…
“Until you’re ready to look foolish, you’ll never have the possibility of being great.” ~Cher As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together describe my intention for the year. One way of putting that intention into action are my Possibilities Lists. With that…
I have always loved words…those that uniquely express something all on their own and those that are strung beautifully together. Several times this week I have been struck by the power of words…the power to make us think, feel, act. Then I thought how better to express the way words affect us than to share…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month in many countries around the world, including here in the United States. Why it matters Let’s start with why breast cancer is such a big deal. The stats below are for the United States and come from the American Cancer Society. The bad news The good news 5 meaningful…
Last week, the So what? Now what? blog reached its 10-year anniversary. This week, I turn 64. I’m not sure which milestone surprises me more. But here we are…we both survived another year. With each blog anniversary, I find myself contemplating whether I should continue blogging. Is the satisfaction of writing and connecting worth the…
You may have heard the buzz about creatine recently. I certainly have. In general, I tend to be skeptical of supplements and the often hyped-up claims, but the notion that creatine could help prevent age-related sarcopenia (muscle loss) piqued my curiosity. On top of that, studies indicate it may help brain function in people 60…
“Most people are not really free. They are confined by the niche in the world that they carve out for themselves. They limit themselves to fewer possibilities by the narrowness of their vision.” ~V.S. Naipaul As you may recall, I chose INTREPID and POSSIBILITIES as my 2025 Words of the Year. These two words together…
If you’re a woman of a certain age and you’ve been on social media recently, you know what the WDNC Club is and that this sisterhood was started by Melani Sanders (@justbeingmelani). If you haven’t heard of WDNC or Melani, here’s a Woman’s World article to give you some background. The club is geared toward…
