The Mirror Doesn’t Lie (But We Sometimes Do)
I caught a reflection in a shop window and saw a stranger with gray hair. It took a second to realize it was me. Here is why accidental reflections tell the brutal truth.
PhysicalHealth
The unvarnished truth about physical health as we push toward sixty – managing the aches and doing the maintenance required to just keep moving.
The Long Road: What Five Years of Breast Cancer Taught Me About Life After 50
Before cancer, I lived as if I was immortal. Now I know I might die soon or live another forty years. Here is how facing death taught me to stop wasting time.
I Secretly Want a Makeover
The Quiet Longing for Renewal They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what about a fresh coat? Nearing my late 50s, I’ve been mulling over something …
Five Basics I Keep Forgetting: What Actually Keeps Me Steady
The Simple Things That Aren’t So Simple There are five things that keep this old dog functioning well, though I wouldn’t call myself an expert on any of them. I …
Late Bites and Action Flicks: Wisdom from Unexpected Places
The Wisdom of Closing the Kitchen Early They say a healthy body keeps the mind sharp. At 57, I can’t complain—other than my looks changing (hair’s thinning, eyes could use …
