31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 17 — Celebrating the Small

October 17, 2015 By

You know what? It really is the little things. Those small spots of beauty and grace that make up our days. Moments, miracles, details. These are the things that speak to our hearts, fill us with … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 16 — Cherishing Friends

October 16, 2015 By

As I've gotten older, I've come to value long-time connection more and more. People who've walked the road with me for a long time, those are the ones I yearn to be with. I'm so grateful for newer … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 15 — Dancing (at least on the inside!) Through the Days

October 15, 2015 By

I mean, really. Have you ever seen such gorgeous color in your life??? Our days are marked by moments. Moments that often bring us glimpses of glory . . . if we have eyes to see -- and feet to … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 14 — Valuing the Old

October 14, 2015 By

Of course today's topic is one close to my heart. I am graced to have my 94-year-old mama still living. I myself am now 70. I am personally familiar with old things. And old people. But you know … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 13 — Trying Something New

October 13, 2015 By

I have a small collection of videos (two!) that are appropriate for this topic we've been examining the past two weeks. The whole video world is relatively new to me and I enjoy it so! I've been a … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 12 — Walking for All I’m Worth

October 12, 2015 By

A few months before I retired at the end of 2010, I began to intentionally take walks almost every day. I'd done it for a lotta years before I moved to Santa Barbara and began my pastoral work, but … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 11 — Singing for All I’m Worth

October 11, 2015 By

I am writing this on a Tuesday morning. And Tuesdays are now very special days. Here's why: August marked the beginning of semester number two for me to sing with the local Concert Choir at our … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 10 — Watching My Step

October 10, 2015 By

  Do you see that rough looking spot in the pavement in this picture? There is about an inch-and-a-half difference between the asphalt and the concrete in this particular roadway. It's the … Read more...

31 Days of Aging Gracefully: Day 9 — Listening Well

October 9, 2015 By

This recently finished new space is where I do my professional listening these days. I am graced with the title 'spiritual director,' something I began to train for during the last year of my pastoral … Read more...

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