Posts in Cheer You On
My Elderly Hour Shopping Experience

Friday, I ventured out to experience the “elderly hour” of 7 am - 8 am at the grocery store. When I arrived at 7:08 am, the parking lot was filled and there were no empty grocery carts. My early hope for toilet paper began to be dashed. There was an “age checker” at the door, ensuring that only eligible folks were entering.

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The Street Poet

On a recent summer day in front of the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, I met this street poet. Give him a topic and he will write you a personalized poem on his traveling typewriter. For five years, he’s traveled the country creating this beautiful blend of speech and song we call poetry. Read More…

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I’m starting over as a humble beginner

I was so excited to start my blog and stay in touch with all of you that I didn’t take the time to be sure all the clicks and connections were working. With help, I’ve made enough progress to start again and you’ll now receive an email when there is a new post. I’m working hard to be sure you’re excited to open the link for a boost of wit, wisdom, and inspiration.

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Is Your Life A Costco Experience?

Who hasn’t walked into a big discount store to buy milk, only to walk out with a cart full of things you didn’t know you wanted, but now you absolutely need? How about that fancy European cheese that smells bad, but tasted so good when sampled, a bargain five-gallon bottle of ketchup, or that cool, orange kayak like the neighbors? So many good choices, so many bargains, how can one possibly say no?

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