Sixtyish and Strong

Some days I wake up feeling like a slightly deflated potato sack… not even a fresh one—like the one that’s been sitting in the pantry judging you. 😬 But here’s the thing: life does not pause just because I’d prefer to dramatically flop back into bed and avoid humanity. There are errands. There is posting. There is functioning (rude, honestly). So what do I do? Well… full honesty? There have been days I’ve gone out exactly as I woke up and frightened the general public. I do not recommend this approach unless you’re trying to clear a grocery aisle quickly. Instead, I’ve learned a little trick: I fake my way into feeling better. Step one: shower (non-negotiable… for me and everyone else). Step two: makeup—not perfection, just enough to remind my face we’re participating in society. Step three: a real outfit. Not “I give up” leggings (you know the ones). I mean something that fits, flatters, and says, “Yes, I am a person with intentions.” Step four: accessories—earrings, maybe a necklace...

Lately—like, really lately (yesterday and today)—I’ve been doing some serious thinking about the future. Not in a doom-scrolling, panic kind of way… but in a “what on earth is going on here?” kind of way. It feels like somewhere along the line, we lost the ability to just… talk. I remember when people—maybe not always agreeing—could at least sit down, have a conversation, and not immediately jump to name-calling, eye-rolling, or verbal boxing matches. Now? It’s like everyone’s carrying around emotional gasoline just waiting for a spark. And it’s not just people—it’s everything. The tone, the tension, the constant noise. It makes you wonder: when did we decide that being loud was more important than being kind? I’ll admit, sometimes it makes me feel like the world is speeding toward some kind of breaking point 😬 I remember asking my pastor when I was about 10 years old, “When is God going to end the world?” His answer? “When we stop asking.” At the time, I’m pretty sure that was the “l...

There’s an article I once read while prepping for a talk I gave to a struggling restaurant staff I was brought in to “fix” (no pressure, right?). It claimed that if you do something for 21 days, it magically becomes a habit. Did I fact-check it? Absolutely not. It sounded convincing enough, and honestly, I was on a deadline. 😄 So I rolled with it and challenged the staff to practice smiling and being friendly for 21 days. Turns out—whether it was science or just good old common sense—it worked. Tips went up, moods improved, and suddenly work didn’t feel quite so… painful. Meanwhile, back in my own life… let’s just say I’ve attempted to follow my own advice. And I emphasize attempted, because my willpower has historically been… how do I put this nicely… on vacation. Frequently. 😬 But lately, something has shifted. With my health and weight finally heading in the right direction, I’m doing better at building those positive habits. Nothing dramatic—just real-life changes. Three ...

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