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The Lost Art of Keeping a Pantry: Part 1
Part One: When Being Prepared Was Just Common Sense When I was growing up, nobody called it “prepping.” We didn’t have emergency food buckets stacked in the garage, survival food…
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When Your Mind Feels Full: The Quiet Gift of Journaling
Some days my thoughts are like a kitchen junk drawer. There’s something useful in there, I’m sure, but good luck finding it under the rubber bands, old receipts, and three…
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Finding Purpose Beyond Productivity
For most of my life, I have been very good at doing. Give me a list and I can make another list to organize the first list. Give me a…
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Aging in an Instant World
I remember when waiting was just part of life. If you wanted to know what was happening in the world, you waited for the evening news. If you ordered something…
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5 Reasons Life After 60 Is Better With Pets
There is something about getting older that makes you appreciate the simple things a little more. A quiet morning. A comfortable chair. Someone who is genuinely happy to see you…
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Is Happiness Overrated? Why Joy Is the Better Goal
We live in a world that tells us to chase happiness. Books, podcasts, and even advertisements promise to reveal the secret to being “happier.” But have you ever noticed how…
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5 Things I’ve learned About Faith After 60
Life after 60 has a way of changing your perspective. You’ve seen enough of life to know that it isn’t always easy, and yet you’ve also lived long enough to…
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Welcome to Seasoned Grits: A blog for women aging with grace and grit.
Hello friend, and welcome. I’m so glad you found your way here. If you’re a woman who’s entered her sixties (or somewhere in the neighborhood), and you’re navigating this season…
