The Small Creature Comforts of Ahhh
Fuzzy robe, fuzzy slippers, lazy days I am in my favorite fuzzy robe with a hood. I am in my favorite recliner. My blankie, which should have been thrown out years ago, is near at hand. I sound like my … Read More
Why Do Some Men Age into Hermits?
Single after divorce or death, not flourishing. I know several men who are into older age, older than sixty, and not doing well. These struggling men include a former very successful businessman and others who also had respected jobs. They … Read More
Ten Advantages of Aging — Women’s Edition
OK men let’s hear yours; or women, just add to the list 1. I don’t have to shave my legs anymore. My chin, sometimes. 2. I don’t worry about hangovers, unless I am wearing a belt. 3. My bikini top … Read More
Choosing Thoughts, Feelings, Friends, Change.
Invest is those you love Generations are different, issues are different, but some principles persist. I wish I had known these principles earlier in my life 1. You can choose what you think and what you feel. Maybe this statement … Read More
Listening to Audiobooks in the Dark
I grew up on Nancy Drew books, and remember those mysteries late into the night, under the covers with my flashlight. Thein, I’d get scared and couldn’t wake my parents. I laid awake wide-eyed listening to the sounds in the … Read More
Joshua Tree Rocks in December
Snow and cactus celebrations We are in Joshua Tree National Park on the Solstice. The piles of rocks and boulders, some perched at peculiar angles, seem like an appropriate Druidic place to be. Sand, bristly plants, and cacti surround us. … Read More
Thanks to Readers, Followers, Mentors
And a special shoutout to subscribers Writing on a blog started in earnest in January 2022 for me. I discovered Medium, a blog site, and moved relevant blogs to this site on Common Sage. I have been gifted with new … Read More
Cai Emmons, Who Taught Us All About Writing
The writer who wrote about living until her death. The notebook in the log cabin at the writers’ retreat had entries from previous occupants. The immediate occupant before me last summer was Cai Emmons, and she wrote happily about her … Read More
Twenty Things I am Grateful for in 2022
Expressing gratitude is a research-based method for increasing happiness I am grateful to wake up in the morning, refreshed. I am grateful to write at this keyboard, energized. I am grateful for family nearby, to join lives in support. I … Read More
While Mother Brought Christmas, Santa just ate Cookies
Eliminating martyrdom from tradition The Christmas season was very busy for my father, a pastor. He coordinated extra services, music, stress, and a packed sanctuary for several Christmas services. Mother was baking and decorating and shopping and wrestling four kids … Read More