Tag Archives: Family
The End Of a Era
Today my eldest brother & I met to tie up any outstanding loose ends of my mom’s estate. In addition to closing out her estate account, I closed out a joint account she & I shared for years. She & … Continue reading
Making an Impact
Writing takes time & thought; at least it does for me. I recognize this little blog space of mine has been rather quiet the past number of months, but it is not for lack of writing, I assure you. The … Continue reading
The Best of Intentions
I’ve been thinking about my parents a lot these past number of months. The parents who birthed & raised me, the step-parent who became a significant father figure to me, and the parents I inherited through marriage. Perhaps this is … Continue reading
Forever In My Heart
This past week I said goodbye to my Mom. It seems no matter how prepared we think we are for such a loss, the magnitude of emotions that ensue, still catches us off guard. Forgive me, in advance, for this … Continue reading
Sorting it all out
Because we are housebound, many of us older folks have resorted to tackling jobs we have been putting off for a very long time. I feel the need to clarify older folks as I suspect the younger generation are just … Continue reading
Slowing it Down
As we approach the last few days prior to the holiday season, many of us find ourselves running around in a bit of a tizzy & feeling a little worn out! I encourage you to find some time to attempt … Continue reading
Meeting the Man in Red
Despite his hearty HOHOHO & promises of treats & toys to be left under the tree, many a child can be found desperately trying to escape the lap of the bearded jolly old Saint Nick all decked out in his … Continue reading
Memories of Africa
It is hard to believe that a year has gone by since my daughter & I set out on an incredible adventure together; a dream we had shared for a number of years to travel to Africa became a reality. … Continue reading
Love the Life You’re In
Despite our best efforts to embrace each & every day, some days can be more difficult than others, in seeking gratitude for the life we have been given. To love the life we are in. In a world where we … Continue reading
Mom’s the Word❤️
When I began this blog 4 years ago, this was one of the first posts I wrote. As we approach Mother’s Day this weekend, I thought it was worth a re-post with a few updates. May 6, 2013: We … Continue reading
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Life After 50 