The Golden Years are touted as a time of leisure, free from many responsibilities and rigid schedules. A time to enjoy life, and maybe even a little prosperity. But for many seniors, the Golden Years might better be described as The Worry Years. Because they often bring concerns about health issues and costs, financial security,ContinueContinue reading “The Golden Years of Worry”
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Thanksgiving for the Future
Happy Thanksgiving from Italy!! Although it always amazes me how many people don’t know that Italy doesn’t celebrate this holiday. And it saddens me too, because it means that many (even in North America) don’t seem to know the history of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a distinctly North American holiday, inspired by the celebrations of theContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving for the Future”
Roman Summers, Anniversaries, and Going Places
Life is so changeable. Time never stands still. What exists today may not be there tomorrow, and one day it will certainly pass away. And that’s good. The good things – we’d like them to last forever. But imagine if the bad and negative things went on forever. What a nightmare! Time goes on. ThingsContinueContinue reading “Roman Summers, Anniversaries, and Going Places”
Always Successful
Filled with greatness, Psalm One calls us upward to live in such a way that we become like the person it describes, thereby succeeding in all that we do. But distracted by our responsibilities and pressures, we sometimes forget to stay near the stream of God’s living water. Blessed is the one who does notContinueContinue reading “Always Successful”
All Things End
Most of us do not like endings. Beginnings are fun and exciting, with new things on the horizon. But endings mark the conclusion of something, with words like cessation, separation, mourning, goodbye, and farewell. They often carry with them a sense of loss. We experienced this sense of loss during our recent stay in Hubby’sContinueContinue reading “All Things End”
If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}
It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace.ContinueContinue reading “If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}”