Author – The Durango Herald

Recognizing older women and their wisdom

There are women in my life in their 80s and 90s. I am old, but these women are living my next step. I’m so grateful for their wisdom, insight and for my friendships with them. One teaches me...

DATE: Mar 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

The story of a death

A good friend has just had a fatal diagnosis. There it is, the moment we all dread, happening right now, today, to a dear friend. I think, surely it can be treated. She will go through some ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Props for surgery, props for life

Recent foot surgery up in Denver has truly humbled me to the plight of disability and old age. I am home now with many weeks ahead of non-weight-bearing and getting around my house on a knee...

DATE: Jan 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

What about us, those without a terminal illness?

Some of us are starting to think seriously about our demise, the end of our lives, the inevitable. Colorado’s law since 2016, the Medical Aid in Dying Act (MAID) is comforting. If we have a...

DATE: Nov 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Finding balance in this late summer and autumn of our lives

Ah ... summer! Fall is here, and it’s a time of gathering in our energy, harvesting the garden and planning for winter. School has started (and will hopefully continue), organizations and g...

DATE: Oct 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

The Rules for Life

In this topsy-turvy world we live in these days, there is a lot of uncertainty from day to day. I find myself falling back on more definite and dependable things that I know to be true. A fr...

DATE: Sep 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Consciousness around this energy shift

There is a different feeling in the air. The energy has shifted dramatically. Spring/summer is full-on and people are outside, and planting, and shopping for flowers, and meeting up with fr...

DATE: Jun 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Grief in all its wondrous aspects

A man I loved recently died back in Maine. This man was a major part of my life and that of my kids, and he died way too young at 67. His death has impacted many, especially his daughters an...

DATE: May 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

To go or not to go, that is the question

Getting the two vaccine shots were such momentous occasions for me. As the vaccine went into my arm, I visualized it traveling around in my system and submerging itself into my v...

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

End-of-life issues challenging despite the law

A man I’ve known for several years recently chose to use the Medical Aid in Dying/End of Life Options Act to end his life. He was an older man, riddled with illness, a perfect ca...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Surprising and subtle effects of COVID-19

I was watching “The Crown” the other evening and for a split second thought, “Nobody’s wearing masks, and they’re all gathering too closely together!” It startled me that I’m so used to livi...

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

The sweetest gift – from me and to me!

It all just sort of happened. The news that my granddaughter had to begin her high school years online instead of in person devastated me. I remember how fun high school was – the crushes, t...

DATE: Dec 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging