Too Old for Halloween? What a Frightening Idea! An Audacious-Aging Halloween Somewhere along the way, some wicked person decided Halloween was just for children. Probably the same person who decided older women shouldn’t wear red lipstick, older men shouldn’t dance in public, and everyone past sixty should behave sensibly. I hope that person gets raisins. …
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Christmas Cards Through the Years
Once upon a time, when I was a kid and well into adulthood, everyone sent Christmas cards to everyone. We sent cards to our next door neighbors. To our best friend who we talked to every day. To our boss and co-workers. We sent cards to casual acquaintances. They weren’t necessarily precious, but they were …
Gratitude
Last week, on Thanksgiving, we in the US collectively reminded ourselves to be grateful. Gratitude is powerful. It’s known to impact our health, both mental and physical. Studies show that practicing thankfulness lowers stress levels, depression, and anxiety. Focusing on what we have rather than what we lack shifts our perspective, and increases resilience …
Product Reviews
Product Reviews This is my first blog, but not my first attempt at putting thoughts to paper (or screen). I’ve been a writer (small w) all my life, and a Writer (capital W) for the past 30 years or more. See Meet Me. I call this blog My Meandering Mind, since that’s the way my …