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Between The Breaths, A blog by Gail Gates

Between The Breaths, A blog by Gail Gates

March 26, 2026 By Gail 1 Comment

“Regardless, step back and appreciate how lovely the little things were.” ― Dominic Riccitello A tiny amount of early morning light—some from fading stars—lights my husband’s face. The glow traces his eyes, his nose, and I watch for the rise and fall of his chest. There. He’s there. Still with me. So much is different now. What used to be… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: adapting as older adults, aging together, Caregiving, stroke, wife as caregiver

Where Have I Been?

Where Have I Been?

February 17, 2025 By Gail

  “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” ~ George Lucas Where have I been? Time is such a rascal. One moment, I had a plan, a rhythm, a playful creativity, and the next, POOF! I am staring at the calendar that says 2025. How did I let go of my writing? Or did I? If I step back and… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Caregiving, Choices, priorities, stroke

Baby Boomer Women: The Power To Make The Mundane A “Thing”

Baby Boomer Women: The Power To Make The Mundane A “Thing”

May 12, 2016 By Gail

“I am a daughter, a wife, a businesswoman, a mom, but not a nurse” Margaret “Pook” Grathwol, Attorney, Chestnut Cambronne PA, talking about caregiving aging parents Is it true? Boomer women turn ordinary, age-old, situations into named things as if we invented them? Let Me Explain The ballroom was gorgeous, inviting, and dark-wood classy. I like those things in a… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Baby Boomer Women, Caregiving, Elder Care, Mundane

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