Like almost every writer, I have a few unfinished manuscripts hidden away in my binders or on my desktop. Some show promise. Some are appalling and I really should delete them. But for some reason, I leave them there, hoping they might contain a germ of an idea that may… Read More »Pressing on to Write the Next Book
Most of us don’t realize the importance and miracle of the small things in our lives. Once the moment has passed, and we realize, in retrospect, what has happened, we might look back and marvel about how things unfolded. We are very aware of the big events, though. We get… Read More »Enjoy Every Moment. Appreciate the Small Things in Life!
Did I scan the menu for my favorite meals, check out the décor, look for the recreational events? No, the first thing I did was seek out the nicest people. Luckily, I didn’t have to look hard, since most of them are friendly and welcoming. Since much of the social… Read More »The First Thing I Did at My Retirement Residence
I’m back, after a months’ absence. The time has flown by and it’s a shock to realize that I haven’t posted an article since July 16. So, in the spirit of giving myself a mental jolt, here I am at last! It has been an eventful month. On July 22,… Read More »I’ve Done It! I have moved to a Retirement Residence.
Once in a while bloggers feel they need a break. This can happen anytime during the year. The feeling can be brought on after a period of intensive regular posting, or by an issue of time scarcity in our personal lives. Sometimes, there is no reason. That is the case… Read More »Taking a Break for a Little While
Dear Blog Follower, This letter is meant to be a follow-up to my newsletter of April 19, 2016. I had good intentions to publish one every year. Well, you know what sometimes happens to good intentions—according to Robbie Burns, ‘the best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft… Read More »A Message to Followers of Diane Dahli & Still the Lucky Few
Learning something new is not easy. It can be a challenge. It’s sometimes uncomfortable, it can be onerous, and some of the time, it’s downright grueling. But it has one thing going for it—it’s good for your brain. Every time we learn something new our brain forms new connections and… Read More »The Desire to Know – The Amazing Truth About How You Learn
Can you think of a wonderful gift that simply fell into your lap with no effort on your part? Have you ever received money that came in the mail just when you needed it? Have you thought about someone you haven’t seen for a long time, and then received a… Read More »The Charm and Mystery of Serendipity
The term “ageism” usually refers to a socially constructed way of thinking about people based on age, but it can have another implication entirely. People think of ageism as a discriminatory act against older people. They see it as treating seniors in an unequal fashion due to their age in… Read More »Ageism, Not Always What You Think It Is
What could be more harrowing than your first job? The impossible expectations, the stress, the jitters! The importance placed on being productive, the desire to please an employer, the mystery of the unknown rolled into one ball of wax—your first job! We place a great deal of importance on being… Read More »Do You Remember Your First Job?
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