Category: 65 and Counting
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When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade?Life|65|
🌻 When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade? When I was growing up, respecting your elders was not a choice—it was a responsibility. I understood it was my role to honor those who came before me. Whether it was my parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties, or even adults in the community, I knew how to carry…
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Blog Challenge| My Respect for Kobe Bryant
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. Why I Respect Kobe Bryant I paid attention to Kobe Bryant from the very beginning—this young man stepping into a league of adult basketball players with amazing talents. He had to blend himself into a challenging, competitive, and very public arena. Everyone was paying attention,…
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Blog Challenge|🌻How Do You Relax?🌻
How do you relax? 🌻 How Do You Relax? Relaxation looks different for everyone. For me, it comes in moments that allow me to pause, breathe, and reconnect with myself. ✨ Writing as My Calm I am most relaxed when I am writing. Whether I’m processing life, capturing a memory, or sharing something that inspires…
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Life|65|🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻
🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻 This year, my daughters reminded me once again of the beautiful and complex journey of motherhood. Mariko celebrated her 45th birthday, and Brittany turned 38 this past June. Realizing that I have been a mother for 45 years is both humbling and amazing. The little girls I once…
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Life|A Shift Toward Peace
🌻 A Shift Toward Peace Sometimes life redirects us in ways we don’t expect. A difficult situation unfolded, but in the end, truth came to light, and I was asked to move in a new direction. What surprised me most is how much this shift has blessed me—it feels lighter, healthier, and more in tune…
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Life|65|Clear Desk, Clear Mind
Clear Desk, Clear Mind: Ending the Day Right One thing I have always believed in is keeping your work station organized. To me, it’s more than just tidiness—it’s about respect. Respect for yourself, your work, and the next person who may step into that space. At the end of the day, I want my station…
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Life|65|Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things
Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things The first patient of the day came in for Dr. O. He asked me for water, and since a fresh delivery had just arrived, I told him I would bring some out and fill the bowl. A simple moment, but it opened the door for a deeper conversation. We…
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