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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I Should Have Told You, I Know
I should have told you, I know. Bur most of all, I should have told Francine. Yes, I should have told her and all my dear local pals about the chance to see me live. Telling a story. Instead, 30 strangers got to experience it. The event was The Flame - New West … [Read more...] about I Should Have Told You, I Know
Our 96 Year-Old Says It’s Her Last Newsletter, But Is It Really?
Our 96 year-old says it's her last newsletter, but is it really? What newsletter? Well, the one Francine created at her assisted living residence out of a need to connect with others. She asked her fellow residents to share their life stories and the first Gazette was … [Read more...] about Our 96 Year-Old Says It’s Her Last Newsletter, But Is It Really?
Time For A New Perspective?
Happy 2019, Folks! As we welcome another year, a couple of things have me wondering if it's time for a new perspective. Time for a new way of looking at things. What got me thinking this way? Two things. But first, have a gander at this photo. Hallgrímskirkja Yes, it's … [Read more...] about Time For A New Perspective?
How To Successfully Do Black Friday When You’re 96
Yes, I've been schooled on how to successfully do Black Friday when you're 96. Mom's phone request was simple. Could we go to her favorite mall on Friday? She only had two more Christmas presents to buy. My daughter's response was slightly less positive than mine. "Mom! … [Read more...] about How To Successfully Do Black Friday When You’re 96