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Do Ghosts Prefer Fake Boobs?: A Follow-Up To My Haunted Old Hwy. 61 Blog*

Do Ghosts Prefer Fake Boobs?: A Follow-Up To My Haunted Old Hwy. 61 Blog*

November 8, 2017 By Gail

 “For darkness restores what light cannot repair.” –Joseph Brodsky   “The voice clearly said, ‘Fake boobs,’ when I asked the spirit what he prefers,” said Connie Braton, a psychic medium at Psychics in the Cities. https://www.facebook.com/phychicsinthecities. Connie and I were having coffee and discussing the recent flurry of responses to my question about haunted locations along Old Hwy. 61, Minnesota. (By… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: fake boobs, hauntings, Old Hwy 61

Too Busy? A Few Thoughts On Why We Accept “Busy”  As A Badge And As An Excuse

Too Busy? A Few Thoughts On Why We Accept “Busy” As A Badge And As An Excuse

October 31, 2017 By Gail

“When someone tells you they are too ‘busy’… It’s not a reflection of their schedule; it’s a reflection of YOUR spot on their schedule.”  ― Steve Maraboli It’s happened to me many times. How about to you? Plans fall through because a friend/family member/acquaintance is suddenly “too busy” to participate/visit/chat. Have you heard these statements or similar ones? “Oh I want… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

!@#$% The Schedule, Let Go, And See What Happens:  A Moment This Way Too Minnesotan Woman Will Never Forget

!@#$% The Schedule, Let Go, And See What Happens: A Moment This Way Too Minnesotan Woman Will Never Forget

October 24, 2017 By Gail

“If you are serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.” –Jen Sincero My friend, Dee Kotaska, placed her finger on the book’s cover and slid You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero across the table and into my hands. “I have been energized by this book and wanted you to have… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: badass, Let go, midlife travel

Favorite Color +Unknown Woman +Kindness = Woo Woo Magic

Favorite Color +Unknown Woman +Kindness = Woo Woo Magic

October 17, 2017 By Gail

        Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ― Shannon L. Alder “What’s your favorite color?” Startled by a voice coming from somewhere behind me I turned around to see a woman smiling a genuine, yet concerned, smile. My usual shy,… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging, Sharing

Recalling Who You Are: The Tingle Of Midlife Restlessness

Recalling Who You Are: The Tingle Of Midlife Restlessness

October 3, 2017 By Gail

“What would you be glad you did–even if you failed?” –Brene Brown Note from Gail…I wrote this as a guest blogger on http://www.agingbutdangerous.com about a year ago. Since my hunky hubby and I are taking some time away from technology this week, I thought a repost was in order!  Stories To Tell      You just knew she had stories to… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Midlife, Restlessness, stories to tell

Why Am I An Artist? A Moment Of Discovery

Why Am I An Artist? A Moment Of Discovery

September 26, 2017 By Gail

 “I am an artist you know … it is my right to be odd.”  ― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly  Twenty minutes. It was nearing the end of a two-day art fair and my husband was getting antsy to start packing up. That’s pretty much the worst part—tearing down when you’re exhausted/hungry/thirsty/exhausted. Twenty, feels-more-like-two-hours, minutes. I give my love the stink… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

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