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March 11, 2024

Chapter X: A Podcast for Boomer Women

I recently joined Agnes Knowles for a conversation on her podcast “The Boomer Woman’s Podcast.” ​Click Here to Listen​ Feel free to share.  
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March 9, 2024

Getting Smaller

As I age, I have a desire to become smaller. While you might be thinking about my waist size or the natural “shrinking” that comes with aging, I am thinking about my presence in the world. During my career, even while being a committed introvert,…
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March 5, 2024

A Shift in Mindset

Back in my youth, I was a very serious trumpet player. It consumed my life. My only aim was perfection. Any flub, missed note, or mistake was grievous and cost me countless hours of self-recrimination. It was not a good scenario. Fast forward 50 years…
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March 2, 2024

Another Trip Around the Sun

As I entered my 7th decade, I spent a good part of the day in disbelief.      What the heck happened?      How did I get this old?      Where did the time go?      When am I going to actually…
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February 27, 2024

A Few Thoughts from Our Last Zoom Get Together

The last Zoom gathering was filled with so many insightful and meaningful conversations. Our starting point for the group was the idea of ‘what you look forward to leaving behind,’ with a focus on legacy. Here are a few items cherry-picked from the group: One…
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February 24, 2024

Einstein’s 7 Rules

I found this article on bigthink.com and thought the essence of it was worthy of a share. Here are Albert Einstein’s rules for living your best life: Expend your efforts on the things that matter Do things you love, even if you’re terrible at them…
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February 22, 2024

Living Life on His Terms

It’s never too late to adopt an active lifestyle, even in retirement. Today’s guest, Leon Sirulnick, has been retired for 17 years now. His life has been filled with extraordinary adventures—and I can say he’s truly done it on his terms.  Today’s guest is very…
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February 20, 2024

Following the Rules

OK, I’ll admit it – I tend to be a rule follower. I don't believe I’m entitled to create my own rules for most things. Every now and then, just out of spite, I might intentionally wear a right-designated sock on my left foot. But…
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