Category Archives: wellness

The song I wanted to hear but didn’t know…

Posted on November 30, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

Earlier this week I decided to give being a vegetarian a try. No one is more surprised by this decision than me. Even today, if asked what my favorite food group is, I’d say protein! And that’s been my problem…I … Continue reading →

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Wary maintenance…

Posted on September 1, 2018 by almostsixtyblog

Some times you have to go back to the beginning. I started getting healthy when I joined a gym and started working with a trainer. Changing how I ate was an add-on at first, no pressure, just modifications here and … Continue reading →

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“About” revisited…

Posted on November 29, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

This particular story begins four years ago while I was attending a conference in San Diego. I was sitting in a small breakout session, and despite the fact that there were over 5,000 people in attendance at the conference, I … Continue reading →

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4 days…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

stepping off the cliff half a moment before the ground growing wings Source: One Out of the Comfort Zone What keeps us stuck? Is it excess weight? The wrong job? Health challenges? Too little money? Dysfunctional relationships? The stress of … Continue reading →

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Being bold…

Posted on September 25, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

Some people have the ability to imagine the future. I’m not one of those people. When I want to make a change, whether it be a small one like redecorating or a large one like changing professions, I need to … Continue reading →

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Demucking…

Posted on September 4, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

Early yesterday evening I had just begun mowing the front lawn when I stopped to visit with a neighbor. When I resumed a few minutes later, the lawnmower started as usual but then quickly died. I tried again but the … Continue reading →

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Chain link fence, part 1

Posted on July 1, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

For months I’ve been acutely aware of the construction of a second trail at the park where I walk regularly. I can’t overstate my curiosity, excitement, and impatience to explore this new path as week after week went by and … Continue reading →

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A year of answers…

Posted on January 3, 2017 by almostsixtyblog

There are years that ask questions and years that answer. ~ Zora Neale Hurston Live as if you are going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you are going to live forever.    ~ Gandhi Two thousand sixteen was definitely a … Continue reading →

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Walking…

Posted on December 24, 2016 by almostsixtyblog

When I was a working person, my daily route took me just close enough to Chastain Park that I would get a glimpse of people out for a morning walk. And I would be so envious! “What a civilized way … Continue reading →

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The life I want…

Posted on December 21, 2016 by almostsixtyblog

I started this blog in February and for the first few months I thought I’d never run out of things to say. My life was changing at a breakneck speed and I could hardly keep up. But then, in late … Continue reading →

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