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Category: Life Lessons

Loving differences #133

Posted on May 27, 2026May 23, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Being Human, Life Lessons, spirituality

We easily share compassion with our friends whose spirits are draped in fur, hair or feathers. They are obviously different from us. Why is it so difficult to extend this love to those who wear different skin colors, worship a different god, or lean in a different political direction? Why do we think in terms … Continue reading Loving differences #133 →

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Loving differences #130

Posted on May 24, 2026May 23, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Life Lessons

We easily share compassion with our friends whose spirits are draped in fur, hair or feathers. They are obviously different from us. Why is it so difficult to extend this love to those who wear different skin colors, worship a different god, or lean in a different political direction? Why do we think in terms … Continue reading Loving differences #130 →

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Our Future? #129

Posted on May 23, 2026May 10, 2026 by Septuagenarian in aging, Being Human, Life Lessons, Nourishment

At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #129 →

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Our Future? #128

Posted on May 22, 2026May 10, 2026 by Septuagenarian in aging, Being Human, Life Lessons, Nourishment

At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #128 →

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In Memory of Judy Scott

Posted on May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Septuagenarian in aging, Friendships, Life Lessons, Light, nature, Poem

Last December, those of us of a certain age celebrated our friend Judy's 85th birthday. On May 19th, she passed away, suddenly in the night. Attaining this many years and still riding our horses is a feat worthy of celebration. I am so glad we did. The next day, after learning of her death ……… … Continue reading In Memory of Judy Scott →

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Our Future? #124

Posted on May 18, 2026May 10, 2026 by Septuagenarian in aging, Being Human, Life Lessons, Nourishment

At seventy-eight, I think about the kind of world we will leave to our children and their children. Then I think about who is making decisions and supporting the policies currently being made by our representatives. Our law-makers. Curiosity got the best of me, here is what I learned: In the Senate, of 100 members, … Continue reading Our Future? #124 →

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Daily Gratitude #89

Posted on April 13, 2026April 3, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Friendships, Life Lessons, Light, nature

As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. The depth of this morning glory symbolizes the beauty and complexity … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #89 →

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Daily Gratitude #88

Posted on April 12, 2026April 3, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Friendships, Horses, Life Lessons, Light

As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. Feel the quiet peace that comes over you as you consider … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #88 →

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Daily Gratitude #84

Posted on April 8, 2026April 3, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Life Lessons, nature

As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. Here is the same fence as yesterday's image, just in a … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #84 →

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Daily Gratitude #83

Posted on April 7, 2026April 3, 2026 by Septuagenarian in Life Lessons, nature

As events around the world continue to result in collapsing governments, broken agreements and chaos, all I know to do is be thankful for a moment of beauty and share it with my friends. Let yourself rest in a moment of mother nature’s gift. I love this old split rail fence near the barn. The … Continue reading Daily Gratitude #83 →

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