Aging gracefully. Is there really such a thing? Possibly, but I can tell you from first-hand experience that we have seen very little to support that notion as we watch a formerly vibrant, intelligent woman slide into the abyss of memory loss. Dementia is cruel, and witnessing it is just sad. Like raising a child, …
August in Review
August has been a bit of an oddball month for us, as we adjust our days to deal with extreme heat and a rapidly eroding health situation with my MIL. To say the least, these past few weeks have been an exercise in patience. Obviously, we have been spending more time than usual escaping, so …
What’s On My Plate for Summer
Since returning from our very indulgent summer vacation, Malcolm and I have attempted to adhere to a healthy daily routine, including eating a low-calorie diet and getting plenty of exercise. For us, a healthy diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, chicken, and lean meat. We keep carbs (sugar) and alcohol consumption to a …
July In Review – What’s Been on My Calendar
Malcolm and I were away on vacation with our kids for the first two weeks of July, so a big chunk of the month was consumed with an adventure in leisure and speed. To understand that statement, read the post here. Or, you can interpret the experience from these photos taken from my highlight reel. …
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Blue, Pairs, and Pairs in Blue
A psychology of colors post (here) suggests that the color blue can be soothing to some people and feel cold and distant to others, depending on perspective. I have always had a positive reaction to any shade of blue. From light to dark, I am hard-pressed to name any other color that envelopes me with …
Picture Retirement 