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Tag Archives: fears
A New Year’s Resolution I Can Keep
Like most of you, at the end of every year I spend a lot of time reflecting on the year gone by and at least a few minutes planning for the year ahead. I hope, I dream, I wish, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Fears, Photography, Regrets, writing
Tagged 2015, body building, fears, mistakes, New Year's Resolution, photography, writing
10 Comments
It’s the Journey That Matters
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest Hemingway This past weekend I attended yet another funeral–this one for a good man who fought a long, … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Aging, bicycling, Fears, Photography
Tagged aging, bicycling, bridges, bucket lists, death, fears, Key West, lessons, life, photography
13 Comments
Pain, Gain, Guts, Glory . . . And Pickles
“Let those winds of time blow over my head, I’d rather die while I’m living than live while I’m dead.” –Jimmy Buffett, lyrics from “Growing Older But Not Up” He caught me off guard, in a weak moment when pride … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Aging, bicycling, Fears, Health, Photography
Tagged advice, aging, bicycling, fears, Health, lessons, photography
11 Comments
Hanging Up the Wonder Woman Cape … For a Little While
“Being a woman is hard work.”–Maya Angelou What makes a woman a woman? Is it the curve of her hips, the scent of her hair, the sparkle in her eyes, the suggestion in her smile? Or is it her generous … Continue reading
Posted in Fears, Health, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged fears, humor, hysterectomy, surgery, woman
24 Comments
Drinkin’ the Wild Air, Part I
On September 23, 1995,* my husband took possession of his first Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a pearl blue 1996 Dyna Wide Glide. That purchase was the fulfillment of a life-long dream for him, but for me flying down the road on the … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Fears, Humor, Marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, fears, humor, motorcycles, older women, tattoos
17 Comments
Wicked Wendy and the Forgottens
It was the summer of 1985, back when I was still adjusting to the life of a young married woman and still adapting to the community to which my husband had moved us. Most of my lazy summer weekends were … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Fears, Food, Health
Tagged aspartame, dementia, diet sodas, fears, forgetfulness, memory loss, mental health, naturopathy
9 Comments
This Is It: The End of the Beginning
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.–T. S. Eliot (“Little Gidding”) How is it possible that one little day on the … Continue reading
Posted in Fears, Humor, Retirement, Simple Pleasures, Uncategorized
Tagged beginnings, education, fears, photography, retirement, the end, time
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Conquering My Fears in Room 101: Step I
“You asked me once, what was in Room 101. I told you that you knew the answer already. Everyone knows it. The thing that is in Room 101 is the worst thing in the world.” –O’Brien, speaking to Winston Smith, … Continue reading
Posted in Fears, Health, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged 1984, Big Brother, dentist, fears, George Orwell, humor, needles, photography, Room 101
22 Comments
Lovin’ Spoonfuls
I am not a hugger–at least, not a relaxed, comfortable one. I envy those who are, and I fervently wish I could be one of them; I wish I could throw my arms around the world with reckless abandon and squeeze … Continue reading