Three Ways to Tell Your Age
When people ask me how old I am, I reflect that there are really several ways to think about age — not just the number of years I’ve lived, but how I feel, how I act, and how engaged I … Read More
Number 14,542
I’ve never been very patient, but on this particular day I’m forced to confront that weakness head-on as I deal with a long, frustrating wait tied to an everyday but unavoidable obligation—trying to book summer ferry reservations to Martha’s Vineyard. … Read More
Relationships Matter More Than Ever
Attending a webinar on relationships reminded me how essential human connection really is, especially in a time filled with uncertainty and division. I was struck by research showing that loneliness isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s harmful to our health—and that strong relationships … Read More
My First Time at the Denver Stock Show: A City Slicker in Cowboyland
I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I stepped into the Denver Stock Show, and seeing the throngs of people and the whirlwind of mules, draft horses, livestock, cowboy gear, auctions, and art was completely mind-blowing. What struck … Read More
From 80 Degrees to 8: A Survival Guide (of Sorts)
I flew from a comfortably warm 80 °F in the Southern California desert to a biting 8 °F in Denver and quickly learned that cold demands respect, preparation, and a shift in mindset. What felt like survival mode taught me … Read More
The Day I Became “Elderly” (Without Being Asked)
I landed in Seattle and was shocked when a shuttle bus driver loudly announced the front seats were for “the elderly,” effectively labeling me without asking if I needed help—and it made me unexpectedly angry. That moment forced me to … Read More
The Day I Got Number 97
I found myself holding table number 97 at my favorite sandwich spot and was momentarily stunned—until I learned four customers that day had already been given the same number, meaning hundreds of orders had gone out by early afternoon. It … Read More
Steroids, Gyms, and Why I’m Really There
I recently joined a gym not because I love lifting, but to feel better about how I look and to support my overall health as life shifts, especially with a new relationship and losing weight on Wegovy. While learning that … Read More
When Cinema Pushes the Heart: Why *La Grazia* Moved Me to Tears
I went into La Grazia expecting a thoughtful political drama, but what I found was something far more intimate—a quiet meditation on compassion, doubt, and the moral weight of mercy that caught me completely off guard. As the film lingered … Read More
The Power of a Simple Thread (That I Refuse to Call a Bracelet)
In a temple in Bhutan, a monk held my hand, told me I’d live to be 105—the exact personal goal I’d secretly set for myself—and tied a woven thread around my wrist that I’ve worn ever since. I don’t wear … Read More