Blog: Life as an older adult

Thrilled at Honor
I was recently honored by receiving the 2025 Irene Hart Award from the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. They discussed the various volunteer services

What’s in a Name?
I’ve been told that Mom and Dad considered naming me after the next female’s name who came on the radio they were listening to one

Ah, to be a writer
Haunted by characters demanding to have life Dialogue swirling in your head Settings flashing before your eyes Conflict churning in your gut Dreams, night

Making Changes
I am constantly making changes around my house because I have so many interests and so many collections. My husband just “goes with the flow”

Holiday Memories
I love the winter holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas. The best part about them, for me, is getting together with family and friends. Gifts and cards

Done With Summer
Okay, maybe it’s only the beginning of August, but I’m done, done, done with summer! My favorite seasons are spring and fall. I could savor