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A Midlife Woman’s Recipe For Determination:Where There’s A Dill, There’s A Way.

A Midlife Woman’s Recipe For Determination:Where There’s A Dill, There’s A Way.

August 25, 2016 By Gail

Beads of sweat formed on my brow. I was under extreme pressure and any former moments of glory faded like watercolors in the rain. (Thank you, Al Stewert, for that line.) Was I competing in an Olympic event? Um, no. Was I performing in front of millions? Nuh uh. Waaay more pressure than that. I.Was. Making. Pickles. So what? So… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Determination, Dreams, Pickles, Recipe

Of Determination And Rewards: Secret Recipe Cookies And The Happiness Factor

Of Determination And Rewards: Secret Recipe Cookies And The Happiness Factor

April 5, 2016 By Gail

The Backstory: May I tell you a sweet story? When I was a kid, my dad asked me to bake cookies for him to take to work. He had a construction job that kept him away from the farm Monday through Friday and liked to have “a sweet taste of home” with him. (Mom was not a great baker, so… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging, The Best Part Of My Day Tagged With: Determination, rewards, sweet story

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