One of my nieces really, really wanted a certain toy. Her parents tried to impart a lesson to her by reminding her of all the toys she had at home. They told her, "Honey, you don't need another toy." Proving my mother's observation that there are no stupid children in her family, my niece leaned … Continue reading Need versus Want
I have an amazing view from my office, and it’s not just my opinion. Most of my colleagues agree. That I scored the best view is odd since as the junior-most partner when we moved into our firm’s current location five years ago, I landed my office by default. True, I have to deal with … Continue reading Stopping to Look Around Once in a While
Fiona Ferris of How to Be Chic is one of my favorite bloggers and is someone who has inspired me to finally start writing again. If you aren't already following her, you should be as she is the embodiment of a graceful ager. Fiona's most recent post is a heartfelt description of how she is managing … Continue reading Shared Wisdom – Losing a Parent
During the fall and winter months, I can see the downtown Salt Lake City skyline from our bedroom window. As the trees start to leaf out in spring, the view goes away for a few months. The first of the trees to begin obscuring the view is one I have nicknamed the Bob Ross tree. … Continue reading Seasons of Change
Aging (Mostly) Gracefully 