Today’s post is brought to you by the series finale of Stranger Things. No, really. Don’t worry – there are no spoilers. How are you doing, Gen X? I’m emotionally wounded by the weight of it all, and after an entire day of trying to process, I might be ready to approach it. The brilliance…
How did I find myself struggling to keep up with a crowd of young adults on a steep hill at a local college? My absolute refusal to appear weak or – gasp – old had me powering up the hills at the college my son was visiting and refusing to show weakness or even breathe…
Have you ever been humbled so swiftly that it took your breath away? It’s a moment, that’s for sure. Last night I briefly thought I was 25 again, until I was jolted into the realization that I’m (apparently) still 50. My son’s band was playing with a few other bands from his school. I love…
Storyland is an amusement park designed for young children. It’s a family park with bright rides, cheerful music, and storybook surroundings. But for me, it’s also a time machine. Years after carrying babies through the park while my older kids – just toddlers – ran excitedly to the next ride, I still find myself visiting…
Age is a funny thing. It creeps up on you when you’re not looking, and takes you by complete surprise. I turned 50 this year, and even though I (usually) firmly believe that 50 is the new 40, there are moments when I quietly question that. Yesterday I visited my mom’s grave. It wasn’t something…
What’s more more important than paying attention when your body hurts – especially when you’re not 22 anymore? That would be realizing *why* it hurts. And the only thing more embarrassing than realizing you made an entire doctor’s appointment and resigned yourself afterwards to a future where the simple task of walking hurts – only…
Happy birthday to me! I turned 50 last week, and – as is befitting a milestone birthday – I promptly had a minor (ish) personal crisis. Why? 50 is the new 30, right? I have embraced “age is just a number” for so long that it’s become a mantra of sorts. Yet when I hit…
I’ve reached the point in my life where my attempts at self-improvement actually make me feel worse than before I started. Want to feel like giving up before you even finish your coffee? Try out a trendy Morning Routine, which is basically a list of all the things you won’t have time to finish before…
How did we get here, friend? Almost thirty-five years ago we met in high school. After I moved to another town we wrote letters faithfully; just about every other day a letter would arrive or go out. We filled each missive with as much detail as we could pack into 5-10 pages of college ruled…
Today was one of those days in April that is not only stunningly beautiful but the perfect balm for a winter-weary spirit. It was 80 degrees – and to give you some perspective, a week ago here in NH we had 4-6″ of snow coming down. Yes, the weather is just like that here. Since…
