The best is yet to come! ~ Attributed to William Shakespeare Undoubtedly we become what we envisage. ~ Claude Bristol January 29, 2016 One of the challenges of mid-life and beyond is the perception that our bodies and minds are on the decline. We used to be sharper, we could remember all nouns without pausing … Continue reading Our Amazing Brains!
Easing into the New Year (Part 2)
If we be discouraged let us never become dull. ~ Mary Sheerer (Newcombe Potter Collective, Southern Women) We make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. ~ Carlos Castenada January 22, 2016 January can be a tough one for me. I can manage the cold - sometimes. But … Continue reading Easing into the New Year (Part 2)
Easing into the New Year (Part 1)
Above all, try something. ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Do anything but let it produce joy. ~ Walt Whitman January 6, 2016 For many of us the New Year really begins in September but officially it is January 1. And for me, it is the first week in January, marked by the return to gainful employment … Continue reading Easing into the New Year (Part 1)
Living from a Place of Gratitude
Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. ~ Marianne Williamson Life is too short to drink bad coffee. ~ Author unknown October 25, 2015 It is pouring rain today and I am sitting at my desk at work warm and dry, sipping my tea, looking … Continue reading Living from a Place of Gratitude
Running the Prince Edward County (Half) Marathon
Do anything but let it produce joy. ~ Walt Whitman I'm going to the country - sunshine smile down on me. ~ Bruce Cockburn - from the song "Going to the Country" October 11, 2015 In celebration of our tenth anniversary running (which began with the Washington Marine Corps Marathon in 2005) our group of … Continue reading Running the Prince Edward County (Half) Marathon
Letting Go (Part 1 of many musings)
You only lose what you cling to. ~ Buddha The most difficult part of moving on is accepting that the other person already did. ~ Faraaz Kazi August 27, 2015 I have postponed writing this one for some time. It is fraught with so many issues that need to be untangled and I don't know … Continue reading Letting Go (Part 1 of many musings)
Of Crones and Cronies…
Crone: A woman with wisdom, compassion, humour, courage, and vitality. One who has a sense of truly being herself. A juicy crone is one who lives with zest, passions, and soul. ~ Jean Shinoda Bolen from "Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Crones" Crony: A close friend, especially of long-standing; a pal. ~ Merriam-Webster … Continue reading Of Crones and Cronies…
Celebrating Ordinary Days
The ordinary is extraordinary ~ Author unknown August 4, 2015 Today was an ordinary day. I arose, did my usual morning routine of breakfast and perusing the paper, and sat in a favourite chair to savour a coffee. That first sip of morning coffee is always the best! I love that time of solitude before … Continue reading Celebrating Ordinary Days
I Am Beautiful
Joy is the best make-up in the world - that and good lighting! ~ Anne Lamott We are who we are. ~ Author unknown June 9, 2015 Some years ago - looking at myself in the mirror I thought - hmm... "You are getting older Audrey". This is simply a fact of life. And that’s … Continue reading I Am Beautiful
The Joy of Midlife and Beyond
Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. ~ Marianne Williamson May 11, 2015 Just before my 60th birthday a colleague at work asked what the best time in my life was. My immediate response was: my 20's because that was a fun time with few … Continue reading The Joy of Midlife and Beyond
Becoming of Age 