In the past six months, a couple of good (now former) friends became angry with me. Each of them engaged in some vitriolic name calling followed by blocking any further communication. Among the mudslinging was a diagnosis of me as a narcissist. Hearing it for a second time, got my attention. 'What if I am … Continue reading Name-Calling 7/4/25
Author: Septuagenarian
Loss 6/25/25
This year in April I experienced a painful loss. Previously, I learned about the period of disorientation that follows a death but was not prepared for my own experience. I was submerged in intense emotions, but didn’t connect the deluge of feelings with loss. Nor did I understand what was flooding into my brain. Neurochemicals. … Continue reading Loss 6/25/25
My Silence 4/4/25
I participated in a class where the question was asked: “Where are you right now in response to the current state of our country and the world?” I became mute. I have been silent up until now. Afraid to take a position. Afraid of offending those who see these times from a different political point … Continue reading My Silence 4/4/25
Living in Space 3/19/25
I watched the astronauts exit the capsule after 9 months on the space station. The capsule splashed down in the ocean and was lifted onto a ship specially designed for that purpose. The commentator talked about the odor of the tight space, especially over time, and mentioned how it must be to smell the sweet, … Continue reading Living in Space 3/19/25
What do you see? 3/12/25
I had breakfast with a dear friend yesterday. She is a very giving mother, grandmother and partner. Many in the family depend upon her generosity. As I listened, I could see and sense the resulting toll of so much service on her body. Driving home, I felt a deep fatigue. Upon further reflection, I remembered … Continue reading What do you see? 3/12/25
A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
I do my best to stay aware of the news both domestically and internationally. Admittedly taking it all in is like trying to drink from a firehose. I get overwhelmed, saddened, and my heart goes out to those experiencing the effects of any current proclamation. Physically, I sense I’m about to grit my teeth, belt … Continue reading A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
I do love trees. Especially in winter when the deciduous ones have shed their lovely leaves to reveal their inner architecture. This winter has been especially cold with temperatures below normal. I felt it more acutely when my furnace stopped running. The furry ones and I were chilly for four days before a repair person … Continue reading EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
Living in we call ‘off the grid’ in the Maine woods is a way of life few of us ever get to experience. To me, it feels very attuned to the cycles and seasons of Nature. However, it is not for the faint of heart or old people! It also requires the willingness to live … Continue reading Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
Dear friends If you have read any of my stories over the past years, you will know I have tried to capture the process of moving deeper into my life. I have written about my emotional journey, accompanied by pictures to add beauty to this challenging process. I hoped to illuminate and normalize the path. … Continue reading The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
The Costume 12/31/24
I remember, in 1983, hearing that Bear Bryant, the great Alabama football coach, had retired. One month later, he was dead. I also remember wondering if he felt he had lost his identity, and without anything to replace it, it was simply too much to bear. I wondered if the qualities we value in our … Continue reading The Costume 12/31/24
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