When I was recently moving, I ran across a paper i had written and submitted for a class. Here it is – word for word. “ To start my story we will have to turn the tables of time back fifteen and a half years. The scene: Mount Hope Hospital, … Continue reading
Finding Purpose
28 Degrees – New Friends- Some for Life
In November of 2022, I attended my first in person Modern Elder Academy session in Baja Mexico. Keep in mind that I am now writing this in January 2025, and I have a terrible memory. I am going to send this post to this fabulous group to see if they … Continue reading
2025 – Boomer for Life – Moving towards 102 yrs. old
If you know me now – you know a few years ago – I decided I wanted to live to 102. One of my idols at the time was Virginia Oliver. A Maine lobsterwoman who was 102 and was interviewed by a writer at Downeast magazine that asked her, “Virginia … Continue reading
Cuba – 2015
Ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese phrase for “a reason for living.”And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the longest living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. This village has one of the highest percentages of 100-year-olds living in it. It represents one of … Continue reading