Tag Archives: aging

FMM 2 7 2020 An Age-old dilemma

February 7, 2020 · by · in Food and health, Global health and disparities, Inspirational, transcendence · Leave a comment

“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” ~ Henry David Thoreau.  My father Pearce was a picky eater.  I don’t know when it began, but definitely by the time I was a teen I was aware of it.  In restaurants he would stick to what he knew.  The most adventurous he would […]

FMM 5 31 19 Set a Better Example (upcycled)

May 31, 2019 · by · in Food and health, Global health and disparities, Inspirational, transcendence · Leave a comment

“Lively up yourself” Bob Marley Is there anything as unattractive as a slouch? Someone who walks with no energy, arms folded or hands in pockets, looking as if they would rather be anywhere than where they are? It has always made me crazy to see people who approach their job in this fashion – it […]

FMM 4 12 19 Crowning Glory

April 12, 2019 · by · in Global health and disparities, Inspirational, transcendence · Leave a comment

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart” ~ Khalil Gibran. The other day I met up with someone I hadn’t seen for a while.  And to be truthful, I did not immediately recognize her.  She was an acquaintance rather than an old friend, and it was only through the […]

FMM 8 9 13 That your days may be long upon the earth.

August 9, 2013 · by · in Food and health, Inspirational · 2 Comments

“Do not regret growing older; it is a privilege denied to many.” ~ Anonymous This week it so happens that I was presented with stories, stories from the elders.  My father used to collect stories.  On one occasion he was visiting the sick bed of Mr. Baker, a retired policeman in Chapelton.  Mr. Baker was […]