When I was younger I took my ability to move, jump, dance, climb, and everything else for granted. I’d run up the stairs in my house. In fact, the house I owned in my 40s and 50s, and 60s was a tri-level. None of the stairs had banksters. I ran up and down them neverContinue reading “Getting Old Isn’t For Sissies”
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Shifting Gears
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. When I was in middle school and high school all I wanted to be was an airline stewardess. Yes, that’s what they were called. The job requirements were to be 5’5” tall, slim, at least 19, and unmarried. I met allContinue reading “Shifting Gears”
My Mother
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. For many years my mother was a heavy drinker, in reality, an alcoholic. But in the haziness of her alcoholism, I could see a kind and gentle person. A woman who cared deeply and scarred easily. At 69 she chose to get sober andContinue reading “My Mother”
I love sushi
What is your favorite restaurant? Many of my friends really don’t like sushi. They find the thought of raw fish disturbing, although many of the rolls have cooked fish. When my 17-year-old granddaughter visits, we usually get a boatload of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. There are several good places near where I live but IContinue reading “I love sushi”
10 Years From Now
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Oh boy! That’s a hard one. I will be in my 89s if I am fortunate to live that long. In all seriousness, if I am in good shape I hope to be active. Hiking, traveling, doing the things I do now. Maybe I will travel lessContinue reading “10 Years From Now”
5 Things That Bring Joy
Family brings joy. Even with craziness, arguments, loudness, and sometimes hurt feelings, there is nothing like family to bring out the best in life. Faith brings joy. Because even when life is a little touch-and-go, God has my back. All I have to do is spend some quiet time in prayer and meditation to bringContinue reading “5 Things That Bring Joy”
A Positive Change
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. One major change which I believe was cataclysmic to my being who I am today is that I stopped drinking. During my youth, my 20s and most of my 30, alcohol had been my best friend and then my worst enemy. It came before myContinue reading “A Positive Change”
Exercise!
What’s the most fun way to exercise? You know I’m one of those people who always love to exercise. Whether it’s doing a class at a gym, using weights, or power walking, I find it all exhilarating. As I’m getting older water aerobics has been a go-to exercise. It’s less strain on the joints andContinue reading “Exercise!”
Meditation
What book could you read over and over again? I have a meditation book from a 12 step program called Daily Reflections. I have been rereading this book for many years. It’s the way I start each day. With a thought; a reflection. Something positive which I can reflect back on as the day startsContinue reading “Meditation”
Homeward Bound
A wake-up call at 3:30 am and a drive to the Prague Airport at 4 am to catch our flight home. The first leg was Prague to Zurich. The airport was dead. We spent time in a lounge waiting for our flight. The food was really strange. Cheeses, salami, and other cold cuts. Beetroot spreadContinue reading “Homeward Bound”
