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Category Archives: happiness
The Day Dostoyevsky Discovered the Meaning of Life in a Dream
The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) by Maria Popova Ed note: This is a rather “heavy” entry but a friend who’s in the midst of a crisis, sent this story. It brought me back to a Russian lit course in college … Continue reading
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On a Sunday afternoon
Yesterday, the people seemed to outnumber the blossoms. Everyone was enjoying a peaceful and pleasant touch of spring.
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Amazing couple at the Bluwater Bistro in Leschi
Thanks to Rosemary W.
New wheels for a great guy
Gordon comments, “Comment: The experience has indeed been life-changing😊”
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A different kind of retriever
Thanks to Gordon G. who notes, “This “domestic” robot will be featured at this year’s International Robotics Conference. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were one in every Skyline apartment?🙂”
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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond
The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Sites, Education, happiness, Health
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Portrait of a city – exploring doughnut economics
Thanks to Marilyn W and Diane S
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May you find happiness throughout this year
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
Unexpected Christmas for single father with 7 children
Thanks to Sybil Ann
Life is beautiful even without ……
Thanks to Sybil Ann
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The secrets to successful aging
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I also like to saying that the best “physician” is Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman. By The New York Times Dec. 31, 2021 Looking for ways to grow old gracefully? Over the … Continue reading
I’m 87, Triple Vaxxed and Living My Life Again
By Katharine Esty in the New York Times Dr. Esty is a psychotherapist and the author of “Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well and Finding Unexpected Happiness.” Another Covid winter looms, but this moment of the pandemic feels … Continue reading
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Good morning. Is it time to start moving back to normalcy?
From the New York Times. Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I think in some sense we’re all beginning to adjust to whatever the new normal is. We’re not sure yet, we’re uneasy, but COVID will recede into the … Continue reading
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Frye Museum–Cultivating Compassion
Thanks to Ann M. Cultivating Compassion:2021 Virtual Creative Aging ConferenceFriday, December 10, 9 am–3 pm PSTRooted in a discussion of compassion and empathy, this one-day virtual conference will focus on how we care for ourselves, each other, and the natural world. An exciting … Continue reading
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First Ice Cream
Such a treat! Thanks to Pam P.
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Reverse bucket list
Thanks to Gordon G. And to all those (still living) who tried this list. Keep scrolling down for more)
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Never say “can’t”
An inspiration from Donna D.
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Irrational Covid Fears
Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading
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Time (almost) to start hugging again
Thanks to Sybil-Ann After the pandemic be sure to start hugging again! Why? Because hugging is practically perfect. · It helps the body’s immune system. · It cures depression. · It reduces stress. · It’s rejuvenating. · It has no unpleasant side effects. · It is … Continue reading
A physician talks about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness — to our lives, immune system and mental status
Do you know the science of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation is exploding exponentially. Please take time to listen to this physician present her experience with this in her life and her practice in anesthesia and intensive care. Her … Continue reading
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What makes a good life
Fascinating Harvard study of 724 men over multiple generations
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Coping with COVID stress
Thanks to Emerald Heights for this link
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