focusing on my ‘why’
This blog, Fire over Fifty, Wit and Wisdom to Reclaim the Fame, has been part of my life since I retired from corporate America and decided to focus on my ‘Why” in 2019. Its purpose is to inspire, entertain, and inform in a few areas of focus which have shoved their way to the center of my attention as I’ve evolved further into mid-life. I suspect I’m not alone, so why not share? (I leave the definition of “mid-life” to the reader!).
These are my stories and thoughts: of frustration, perseverance, and perspective, gained through the love and humor of the everyday. If you're curious about the "Genesis Story" of this site and what compelled me to do this, have a peek at my first two posts, here and here.
I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to share your thoughts, reactions, and quite possibly your similar (or not-so-similar) experiences in the comments. I read them all, and try to respond in a timely manner. Please be kind - especially to each other. I'll manage comments accordingly. Above all, I hope you enjoy my posts, and find this to be a place with stories you can relate to!
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latest posts
Invasives-Schminvasives, Part 4
Japanese knotweed can be a real scourge. Here's the latest on control!
English Ivy is Pretty . . .
English ivy might seem like a pretty ground cover or ornamentation for the side of your house, but it can be invasive and problematic. Here’s why, and how you can deal with it.
Invasives-Schminvasives, Part 2
The whats, whys, and hows of invasive Asiatic bittersweet vine, and how to control it
Invasives-Schminvasives, Part 1:
An invasive vine on a dying tree
Today’s the day
The genesis story of my new venture in native plant landscaping!
What will you do?
A challenge to make a small change
Endings, Beginnings
One surprising revelation in the wake of my father's passing
A Turn of the Page
"Dadding"
A frank update on dad, and a philosophical look at a life in filial limbo
An Ode to Mom
Life, and Death, with Dementia
Sharing details about dementia's progression in a loved one can be tricky. But it feels important for me to share, especially right now.
Let's Talk about that 400lb Gorilla
Everybody Dance Now
Here's the Story. . . of a too-soft Mattress
A sleep-deprived little Brady Bunch riff (plus another lesson in dementia care)
Parasites
A rare dive into poetry from me