Francine usually calls me most mornings just after 7:30am. Today was no exception. My 96 year-old mother opened with: "Yesterday, I got the best lesson on how to enjoy life in your 90's." I'd not had a coffee yet as I was still "enjoying" my mug of boiled water and tbsp of … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy Life in Your 90’s
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Why You Should Never Toss That Expired Voucher
Why you should never toss that expired voucher. Two words. Consult Francine. Yes, just last week our 95 year-old taught us an important lesson on why you should never toss that expired voucher. But first, a brief pause for background. My sister hosted an extended family … [Read more...] about Why You Should Never Toss That Expired Voucher
Get Out
Get out is the message for today's Momday Motivations. Two simple words with multiple layers of meaning. But first, a brief explanation for the newbies. Every Monday I share a teaser from the memoir I’m writing about the miraculous changes I underwent during the decade spent … [Read more...] about Get Out
You’d Never Expect To See This When Out For A Run
You'd never expect to see this when out for a run, that's for sure. Today's Momday Motivations post is about that time I went for a run at dawn in Hong Kong and stumbled across something I hope most folks will never see ... But first, a brief explanation for the newbies. … [Read more...] about You’d Never Expect To See This When Out For A Run
The Fine Line Between Legitimate Need And A Scam
Today's Momday Motivations is about the fine line between legitimate need and a scam. I was reminded of just how very thin this line is when I last visited my son in Montreal. He suggested a potluck affair for our final annual Thanksgiving dinner with his college pals. The … [Read more...] about The Fine Line Between Legitimate Need And A Scam