Tag Archives: aging
Self Care
Comical Explanation
Posted in Reflections
Tagged aging, bath, Comical Explanation, Personal hygiene, self care, self love, solitude, wrinkles
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The Elderly
The title of the article “Don’t Patronize Older Adults by Calling Them ‘the Elderly’” annoyed me. As a woman of color, I was raised to call my elders “sir” or “ma’am”; and, yes, I have referred to a group of … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged ageism, aging, binaries, book review, conversation, cultural differences, elders, ma’am, patronizing, respect, sir, touchy, vanity
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Badass old lady
Many years ago when I was going through a dark season of depression and self-loathing, I taped a sweet photograph of myself at the tender age of 2 on my bathroom mirror. Looking at that photo every day reminded me … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged aging, character, courage, crone, depression, disconnect, Elizabeth Gilbret, emotions, fear, friendships, Future, grown woman, guardian, happiness, health, inner child, old lady, reflection of self, strength, tenderness, younger self
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Aging Beauty
Posted in Reflections
Tagged aging, beauty, blooms, childhood logic, colorful, dandelions, flowers, fresh flowers, friendship, gardening, love
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History Lesson
Okay, I may be very late to in learning about Ron Lehker, but I just found this article “This 90-Year-Old Man Is Winning on Reddit” in my bin and I love his views on connection. It all started with … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged aging, blog, communication, community, conversation, free events, history lesson, longevity, questions, Ron Lehker, social media, What would you do ?, young people
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Real Life of an MSW 