"Aging is not for sissies". I quote Betty Davis here and evidently the woman knew what she was talking about! When I was younger, and impossibly naive, I swore I would age gracefully. Whatever THAT means.
Now I look in the mirror cautiously, very c... read entire post
So many new things happening at once!... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 28, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes, dreams, A dream deferred
The passing years have changed my dreams. As a young woman my dream was simple enough, to be loved and to love. I was certain that was the answer to the question of my life. I went to college, I studied, I planned on teaching, and sometimes even thought... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 21, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes, life, retirement, teaching
Tomorrow is both a beginning and an ending. It is the first day of school. It is the last time that I will join the children who rush in with new backpacks loaded with fresh pencils, crisp paper, and a bouquet of sweet crayons. It will be the last year I... read entire post
woman
posted on May 12, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes, retirement, life
Ok. Most of you probably can't even visualize retirement, let alone have it nearly in your eager embrace, but if anyone is "well seasoned" like me, tell me about my future. I have been teaching for 25 years and will end my career in a few months. Other... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 14, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes, health, adventure, diabetes, botox
Perhaps you read about my home remodel. It's ongoing, but major progress has been made. The plan is to have it finished before I retire in December. Well, now it seems the house isn't the only thing needing remodeling. This is the story. Anyone under the... read entire post
woman
posted on Jun 17, 2008
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Tags: life, Life Changes, Cleaning
I sit here in the muddle and confusion of remodeling. My dining room contains both refrigerator and stove. My living room houses boxes, tools, a sweeper, and drills plugged into every socket. (How many drills do men need? Is it like shoes?... read entire post
woman
posted on May 30, 2008
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Tags: life, change, Life Changes
Do you think people really change as they go through life? When life's challenges happen to them? When they say they want to change? Or do we just become "more" ourselves as we age? I wonder. In the past I thought I was so very different than I was as a... read entire post
The excitement about retiring is lessening as the economy worsens daily. When I went into teaching we were "guaranteed" medical benefits and a a great retirement plan. This was suppose to make up for a lower teaching salary through the years. Now what is... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 11, 2008
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Tags: love, growing up, life, Life Changes, children, friends
55 years ago I attended the birthday party of my new friend Natalie. Tomorrow I will attend her 60th birthday party. Yes, her 60th. Gives you pause, doesn't it? So many things have happened over the years. So many changes have occurred. And yet.... read entire post
woman
posted on May 12, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes, life, children, growing up, diabetes
We all have a story. Right? Well, I am no different and since I am interested in all of your stories I thought perhaps some of you might be interested in a very condensed version of mine. So here goes. Born almost 60 years ago. In another era. One where... read entire post
Is growing up, becoming adult, aging only a matter of shrinking awareness, like our heart-prune became simply a dry raisin?... read entire post
“Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars.”-... read entire post
woman
posted on May 11, 2008
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Tags: Life Changes
The universe spins and brings changes that surprise us and turn our lives around.... read entire post
This has been bugging me for the longest time. My boyfriend, who lives out of state (about an hour away) plans to marry me next year. He just took a new job that may requrire some traveling in his state. I stay with him on the weekends, and it feels... read entire post