Bookshelf: Oct – Dec 2023
The final quarter leading to Christmas and hopefully, a new stack of books, but several of these were real standouts for the year.
Another Ending, Another Beginning
As 2023 draws to a close, I’m filled with deep contentment. For me, it’s not just “jolly holiday” happiness either. It’s more of a “what do I have not to be happy about?” feeling.
My Era of Hearing Aids
Why are hearing aids so different, seemingly a harbinger of old age? Truth: I’ve been wearing hearing aids for more than a month now.
Bookshelf: July – Sept. 2023
Book lover friends: I read some truly wonderful books this quarter. The first and last were particular standouts, but half a dozen of those in-between were excellent.
Friends
We need each other. Despite advances in medicine and technology, Americans of all ages are battling depression and anxiety like never before. Spending time with friends as well as knowing you can call someone in your darkest moments and feel unconditionally safe with another person lessens depression and anxiety.
Barbie (and who’s Danny O’Day?) Feminism 2023
This is the summer of Barbie! The movie showed Barbie for who she really was, and it was an empowering view of female reality.
Becoming the Older Generation
Some of us are lucky enough to reach a stage in life when we are suddenly, surprisingly the older generation.
Bookshelf: April – June 2023
Half the year is gone! But I’ve read some great (and some not so great) books. Check out this quarter's list. Don't worry; the list is longer than the picture shows.
Bookshelf: Jan – March 2023
First of a new year means a Christmas stash of books (pictured). Of course, I read more than those, but it’s a great way to start the year. Here’s what I’ve been reading.
Me and my girl….wedding planning begins
Jacob said I’d find inspiration for another blog soon enough. He already knew what I was about to find out. What’s prodding me to write, though, is a conversation Rebecca and I had recently about wedding planning.