100 Day Project — Finished Well, I do have to admit defeat – at least in terms of being able to blog for 100 days in a row. I made it to 66 days spread over about 90 days (including weekends). I learned a lot. I learned I do have something to write about – [...]
Tags: aging·conversations·learning·time·Work
Apple’s Board of Directors wrote: We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today (Weds Oct 5, 2011) Steve’s brilliance, passion, and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest love was for his wife, [...]
Tags: aging·Apple Computer·conversations·genius·human·Steve Jobs·sympathy·Work
100 Day Project – Day 18 – 1:45 p.m. (when I started) “Here’s the lesson: If you have something to say on the page, don’t hesitate. Don’t procrastinate. Don’t make excuses. Seize every moment you find to write. Honor your voice and your stories. Starting now. Because this moment is all we have–take it from [...]
Tags: aging·conversations·family·loss of a dear friend·quote·teaching·Work
In just a few days, I’ll be blogging again while hubby and I attend the annual Shaker Seminar. Before that, however, I want to post a little memory in honor of my father-in-law who passed this past week. I’d known him for the close to 40 years I’ve been married to his son. He was [...]
Thinking of my mom today: One year ago this week she had to be moved to an Alzheimer’s Care facility. I miss you.
Tags: aging·Alzheimer's·daughter·family
A rare moment is about to happen in my house: I’m not going to win the lottery, and as far as I know it won’t be 90 degrees tomorrow, nor will I wake up 25 years old. Or maybe I will. Tomorrow my two children and grandchild come to visit for a short 48 hours. [...]
