by Barry Phegan | Jan 4, 2022 | Aging, Living Life, Social comment
At year’s-end I like to look back, remembering what happened, and look ahead, picturing what I would like for the coming year. A Good Year Despite challenges, 2021 was wonderful, starting with a new president who took Covid 19 seriously. On January 29 I...
by Barry Phegan | Dec 1, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
Getting closer to the end of life focuses attention on doing more of what feels good. My September 2019 blog listed what makes me happy. Lately, I’m deliberately doing more of three top items — then a new one surprised me. Children Being with, or just watching...
by Barry Phegan | Sep 1, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
I have a long-term friend whose husband died a few years ago. When she pictures him she feels sadness and loss. When I picture him I feel his warmth, energy, and enthusiasm. I wonder what picture he would like us to have? The Invisible Walk-Ins They say it’s...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 13, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
When I started this blogsite in May, 2019, I falsely imagined I was relatively baggage-free. These writings, and my failed efforts at finding a new life partner, pulled back the curtain. It’s not just baggage. I’m loaded with steamer trunks. One...
by Barry Phegan | Apr 2, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
As Covid-19 vaccinations spread, we are each enjoying tentative moves back to normal — and necessary — ordinary relationships. Here are two recent stories from my family. Most weekends I’ll visit my nearby daughter and her family. Now that we’ve all had our...
by Barry Phegan | Mar 21, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
In these Over 70 years, I cherish doing things that make me feel good — simple enjoyment. High on my feel-good list is the intimacy created by openness, closeness, and being vulnerable. Mostly this intimacy is with family and friends through more honest...
