I recently realized that I have been retired for almost 20 years. I retired at 60 and am now approaching my 80th year. I plan to be around for at least another few years. I am not in the minority. In modern society, people are still acting like life wraps up at 60 or 70 […]
This I have learned over the years; a central “Principle of Awareness” within the human experience is this quiet truth: you will never have all you want. Not because you’re ungrateful or lacking, but because you are designed for expansion. You dream beyond the horizon. As one longing is fulfilled, another forms, sometimes before you’ve […]
In a world that often prizes careful analysis, strategic planning, and long-term forecasting, we sometimes undervalue our hunches, those quiet nudges, inner whispers, and gut feelings that seem to rise up out of nowhere. As seniors we need to value our hunches and act on them. But here’s the truth: hunches, instincts, and intuition are […]
Dreams are boundless. I often sit under the stars and imagine soaring through them. At one point I dreamed of changing the world, of writing a masterpiece, of building something timeless, of making a difference. Our capacity to dream is truly infinite, it is, in many ways, the most divine thing about us. But dreams […]
When we think about giving back, we often imagine grand gestures—a big donation, a large event, a sweeping act of kindness. But the truth is, small acts done with care can create a big impact, especially when it comes to fighting hunger during the summer months. Summer may seem like the season when everything slows […]
The temperature’s rising. The air is heavy. The days are long. It’s the middle of summer and most of us are doing what we can to stay cool—both physically and mentally. Whether it’s with fans, iced drinks, or slowing down the pace of life, we naturally shift into a more relaxed mode. But for many […]
Summer often arrives with a sigh of relief. The days are longer, the sun feels warmer, and people seem a little more relaxed. It’s the season of family barbecues, beach trips, garden parties, and weekends at the lake. But for many in our communities, summer doesn’t bring ease it brings deeper stress and quiet hardship. […]
The Heat Is On , But So Is the Need: Summer has a way of slowing us down. The heat, the vacations, the long evenings on the patio, all of it invites us to relax, unwind, and maybe even forget the pressures of the rest of the year. But while many of us are enjoying […]
At least my wife appreciates my sense of humour on a good day, here are some Jokes & Puns for August 1. I’m so hot, even my sweat is sweating. August really brings the heat! 2. I tried to catch some fog this morning… but I mist. 3. I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible […]
The best endings don’t tie everything up neatly. They often leave us with lingering emotions, unexpected realizations, or a sense that life isn’t about perfection but about presence. We come to see that by letting go of what we thought we needed, universal approval, tidy legacies, perfect relationships, we find what matters most: to have […]
