Blog #39 Navigating Between Turkey and Talk
Ah, Thanksgiving—the holiday that gives us turkey, pie, and a side dish of tension. Is there any other celebration so fraught with...
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Jennifer Butz
Nov 182 min read
Blog #38 The Solace of Song
What are you doing to adjust to the new reality? I don’t know about you, but I’ve turned off all news sources and have crawled into music...
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Jennifer Butz
Nov 112 min read
Blog #37 Uprising
Anyone else having a hard time staying focused, careening between rage and emptiness? Trying to cling to each NOW because it’s the only...
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Jennifer Butz
Nov 32 min read
Blog #36 SERENITY NOW!
I don’t know about you, but I’m struggling right now. I’m reminded of that hilarious Seinfeld episode Serenity Now! When we’re stressed...
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Jennifer Butz
Oct 292 min read
Blog #35 There’s No Quest Without Questions
Do you find yourself swimming in questions that quicken your pulse—and not in a good way? Ok, sit down for a second, take a deep breath,...
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Jennifer Butz
Oct 222 min read
Blog #34 Reclaiming Space for the Soul
When was the last time your gaze stretched out to a distant horizon, allowing all between you and that distant point to fill your heart,...
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Jennifer Butz
Oct 152 min read
Blog #33 Grit and Grace
Last week I hiked Hadrian's Wall, an idea that grew from the early days of COVID isolation. I imagined the clean air, the brisk winds,...
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Jennifer Butz
Sep 282 min read
Blog #31 Walking the Talk
Did you know that there’s such a thing as International Older Persons Day? This year, it falls on Tuesday, October 1st. The theme for...
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Jennifer Butz
Sep 242 min read
Blog #30 Pump Up the Volume
My life has a soundtrack, how about yours? Music has been a steadfast companion through the highest highs to the lowest lows and back...
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Jennifer Butz
Sep 162 min read
The Power of Connection
You are a strong, independent woman. Have been for years—decades, even. But is that the healthiest thing to do? I mean, all the time?...
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Jennifer Butz
Sep 102 min read
The Coin of Life
It's been a difficult couple of months among my circle of friends. I've lost six people--three to cancer, two to pulmonary distress, and...
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Jennifer Butz
Sep 32 min read
Mind the Gap
Blog #27 Mind the Gap How aligned are the ways you see yourself and how the world sees you? I’ll bet there’s a gap—maybe a little that...
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Jennifer Butz
Aug 202 min read
The Year of Yes!
Where do you land on aging and learning or doing new things? Doubtful? Cautious? Enthusiastic? 2024 is my year of YES! Of learning new...
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Jennifer Butz
Aug 132 min read
Old Lady Superpower
Have you ever caught yourself muttering, "I'm becoming a cranky old woman!" in a moment of frustration? Stop right there! You're doing...
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Jennifer Butz
Aug 52 min read
The Wisdom of Stillness
When was the last time you had a moment of silence? If you live in the modern world, the likelihood of silence is close to zero. What...
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Jennifer Butz
Jul 312 min read
Moving from Fear to Fearless
Grab your beverage of choice and let’s dive into an important topic—resilience. Aging isn’t for the faint of heart. Navigating the...
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Jennifer Butz
Jul 232 min read
Seen and Heard, Lovable One
Ever feel like you’re the one sidestepping oncoming pedestrians on the sidewalk or in the public square? Ever pipe up in a conversation...
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Jennifer Butz
Jul 162 min read
Uppity Old Women
"You're just being an uppity old woman!" I was told recently. Without missing a beat, I said: Well, thank you!" beaming brightly. "If...
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Jennifer Butz
Jul 42 min read
Broaden Your Horizons
Summer has come and the road is calling! Not the kind that has you herding youngsters or checking off bucket list sites from a tourist...
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Jennifer Butz
Jul 42 min read
The Briars of Oops
Ever find yourself strolling down memory lane only to trip over the occasional briars of "Oops!"? Welcome to the club. We all have those...
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