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
Afghanistan - Something I had to get off my Chest
Going Native
A story of budding love . . .
Let’s Bee Serious!!
A Loss for Words
How my parents' dementia is teaching me to grieve
Irrational Fear
Why do I do this to myself? A little rant about fear.
Book-Making of Another Sort
Covid: A Review
My unbiased review of Covid-19 now that we're on the other side of it
My Parents Both Have COVID 19
Let that be a Lesson (for Me)
When a Plan Comes Together
The Ever-Interesting Vagus Nerve
The Beauty of Planning
A wise person once said, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail."
Giving Thanks
I try to make gratitude a daily practice, but this Thanksgiving, I feel like I have even more to be grateful for than ever.
Caregiving is a Rollercoaster
A Wednesday night post for "Mom & Dad Monday"