Random Abundance . . . OOTDs and Ankle Recovery Included . . .

Thinking about Aging in the Aftermath of a minor but (temporarily) limiting injury . . . And finding self-care in What I Wear. All part of a continuing and evolving conversation — Perhaps you’d like to join in? Just click through to read more.

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San Quirico through the Side-View Window: When the Best-Laid Travel Plans Fail, Part 1

Home from Italy, enjoying my garden, sorting travel memories, and processing the experience of injuring my ankle on the second day of an intended week-long walk on the Via Francigena, Toscana. And wondering, “What’s Age got to do with It?” Click through to read more. . .

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Finally, More Ferrante . . .

I can’t tell you how much I’m regretting some of the promises I made around here. Neck deep in packing and everything else that goes with moving, I’m more inclined to read murder mysteries* than…

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Too Depressing for Words? But Let’s Try, Shall We?

ADDED HOURS AFTER ORIGINAL POSTING: JUST  poking my head in to thank you all for your supportive feedback and to assure you that I’m fine now. Have been fine since Monday. Hope that doesn’t make…

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A Splendid Birthday

Just a quick update to say that I was escorted very well into my 7th decade. There was a wonderful spa afternoon (facial and hot stone massage) followed by drinks with daughters and sister and…

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