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• Goodbye to Gary, My Mom's Husband

  

  Gary M. Lloyd and Donna W. LloydWedding Reception November 2, 1989Earlier this month, my mother's husband of thirty-six years was tested positive for influenza. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2026 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• 2026 WOTY: Listen

  

  Photo by Catherine Singletonvia Creative CommonsInstead of making a New Year's Resolution, I adopt a Word of the Year. If you have not heard of this concept, yo... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2026 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Happy 14th Blogoversary

  

  Image by Scott McLoudvia Creative CommonsAh, the earth has made another trip around the sun, and this blog has accrued another anniversary, or blogoversary, if... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2026 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• 2025 Top Ten Posts

  

  Image fromBoston Public Libraryvia Creative CommonsIt's that time of year where many are taking a backward glance over the concluding year. Here are the ten... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Memorial Days: Book Review

  

  Published29 January 2022I have read three other books by Geraldine Brooks (People of the Book being my favorite), and I had the chance to meet her at a book... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Remember: Book Review

  

  Published23 March 2021I had the opportunity to read Lisa Genova's novel Still Alice prior to the release of the film based on her fictional account of a woman... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Three Days in June: Book Review

  

  Published on11 Feb 2025I have been reading Anne Tyler's novels since the 1980s, and I am delighted that she is still publishing. Her main characters are often... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• When the Cranes Fly South: Book Review

  

  Published in English 19 August 2025This book uses a technique that helps readers have increased compassion for older adults experiencing their decline. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Fighting Fatigue with Healthy Lifestyle Choices

  

  Image by Zaytsev Artem via Creative CommonsAnyone who is a teacher understands the shock that happens during the transition from summer to fall. It happens ever... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Indigenous Elders

  

  Image by woodleywonderworksvia Creative CommonsDuring the summer of 2025, I had the opportunity to attend two powwows. In the early summer, I attended one hoste... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Hiking Bryce Canyon at 8,000 Feet Above Sea Level

  

  Bryce Canyon June 2025I told myself that I was in great shape, given that I lift weights, swim, and attend yoga regularly each week. However, going on a hike... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Interest in My Scandinavian Kin

  

  Ancestry.com MapsYour Ancestors for YouBefore moving to Sanpete County, my mother informed me that I had ancestors from Denmark on my father's side. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Our Family Dog Crossed the Rainbow Bridge This Spring

  

  My favorite photo of Bolt, taken April 2020b. June 2007 - d. April 2025Trigger warning. Description of a dog slipping into frailty and then going to the vet... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• More Community Building

  

  Photo by Wren aka KDAMy WOTY (word of the year) for 2024 was "Community." However, I am still very focused on connecting with people in my new county. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Dementia: Personal Experience

  

  Image by Abhijit Bhaduri via Creative Commons When I was pursuing my master's program in gerontology between 2010 and 2013, I decided to focus on issue of... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Cognitive Overload

  

  Photo by Michael Reutervia Creative CommonsA few months after I moved from Indiana to Utah, I started carrying a clear, plastic stadium purse? Why? I kept losin... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Tom Lake: Book Review

  

  Published 1 Aug 2023Oh, Tom Lake was a quiet yet powerful narrative. I am crying softly because Ann Patchett did such a good job weaving together characters,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Word of the Year: Meek

  

  Image by BrayDawgvia Creative CommonsInstead of making New Year's resolutions, I choose a word of the year. (Here is an explanation.) This year I have selected... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Happy 13th Blogoversary

  

  Image by eflon via Creative CommonsI started my blog on aging thirteen years ago today. I realize that Instagram and TikTok are becoming more popular among the... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2025 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• 2024 Top Ten Posts

  

  Photo by Andre' Hofmeistervia Creative CommonsAnother year is coming to a close, so I am looking in the rearview mirror once again. In 2024, I wrote and... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2024 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH