Trying to Age Gracefully….(emphasis on trying!)
Navigating the second half with heart, humor, and a little chaos!
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I came across a post today that said: “If you’re a female and considering joining the military, don’t. They hate us.” At first, I was saddened. Then I was mad. When did “I am Woman, hear me roar” get replaced with “I am a woman, therefore you owe me more?” Why would we ever expect…
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In July, we traveled to Georgia to welcome another precious grandchild into the world. There’s just something magical about grandchildren. Maybe it’s the flood of memories from days gone by, or the joy of watching your own babies holding babies of their own. Whatever it is, it’s an overwhelming, heart-filling kind of love—one that’s hard…
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I often have to remind myself that I’m still their Mom… Even if I’ve been ghosted (especially by my sons.) Let me just say it: Parenting adult children is like being demoted… without notice… or severance. But I didn’t sign a contract saying, “Congratulations, you’re now just a backup character in your own story.”…
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Welcome to Aging Gracefully — or at least trying to. Let’s be honest: some days we’re embracing wisdom and inner peace, and other days we’re wondering why we pull a muscle when we sneeze. This blog is for those of us navigating the middle (or later) chapters with humor, heart, and the occasional hot flash.…
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Aging Gracefully — I’m going to be real…some days it feels more like aging awkwardly while trying to remember why we walked into the kitchen. We’re the generation sandwiched between hot flashes and group chats. The kids are grown, they know everything, and sometimes it feels like we’re one gray hair away from full invisibility.…
Trying to Age Gracefully….(emphasis on trying!) 