Tricks old dogs can learn

There are some things we learn from books and there are things life teaches us. One can assume is that the longer you live the more you'll learn. But, can you teach an old dog a new trick? I believe the answer is yes....we old dogs can learn new tricks....well, some of us. With age …

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A Still Boat

Note For years, I written The Bowlegged Blogger... writing about motion. The rhythm of swimming, biking, running, and finding myself through movement. But lately, the miles have slowed (thanks to a new hip and cranky knees), and life's lessons have taken on a different effort. I used to measure myself by distance and time; now …

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Four things to say…to someone you love

Before It’s Too Late At some point, we all have those big, emotional moments when we realize we should probably say something meaningful to the people we love. Unfortunately, those moments often come at dramatic, times—at hospital bedsides, during teary airport goodbyes, or after saying something you wish you'd never said. But here’s a thought: …

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Grandmomma Rozzy’s Scarf

Izzy and The Cliffs of Moher The wind danced wild on Ireland’s shore,Where ocean waves in thunder roar.Izzy stood on the cliffs so high,Beneath a vast and endless sky. Wrapped in warmth, a scarf so fine,A gift of love, a treasured sign.Grandmomma Rozzy’s woven thread,Lay soft beneath her golden head. The sunlight spilled in golden …

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