In the past three weeks I’ve had numerous conversations with people who are taking care of aging parents. Just this morning I spoke with a friend who’s been in and out of assisted living facilities, doctor’s offices, and hospitals more 
times than he can count.… Read the rest
I have recently come across an author whom I am enjoying. She doesn’t talk directly about the Midlife Transition, but so much of what she says is relevant.
by Aine Belton
1. Keep a JOY-DIARY or scheduler that includes daily/weekly joy-doses and joy-treats!… Read the rest
Oh, to Be a Kid Again
Decisions were made by saying “eeny-meeny-miney-mo.”
Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, “Do over!”
“Race issue,” meant arguing about who ran the fastest.
Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in “Monopoly.”
Catching fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening.… Read the rest