family – Finishing Well In Life

80 Years & Counting – The Adventures Continue

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by seniajean

It is refreshing to discover that in a world filled with stories about dementia – living with it, caring for folks who have it, or actively trying to lower their own risk, there are still folks who remain sharp and vibrant as they reach 80 years of age. A good friend of mine, D’Lorah Hurton, just threw a fantastic 80th birthday party for one such octogenarian – her father-in-law.
D’Lorah and I have been friends for over 50 years. During a recent visit, I learned that she had not only put together quite the celebration for her father-in-law’s big day, but she also recorded his life history – complete with photos. She has graciously agreed to post his story on this blog. Enjoy his journey.

Wayne holding a glass of apple juice and a delicious apple on our front porch.

Can Apples Help Reduce Dementia Risk?

Posted on November 1, 2020December 28, 2023 by seniajean

Along with the joys of being with family, this season up north offers the splendor of spectacular fall foliage and juicy, crisp apples. I love apples. One of the traditions that my husband has established with our grandsons is to hike a nature trail that has a lot of wild apple trees. They produce smaller apples, but the boys like them well enough. There are numerous deer who roam the area, and the ones they don’t eat, they feed to the deer. It turns out deer also love apples.

A box of discards that puts me ahead of my sister ;-)

Minimalist lifestyle benefits families

Posted on June 1, 2020July 27, 2020 by seniajean

“I’m ahead!” announced my sister Peggy as I answered the phone, “I just set two bags of junk out for the garbage man.”
I smiled at the phone, “Game’s on!”

Wayne and I loving the technology of Google's Duo app to visit with one another on our phones.

Technology helps bring families together

Posted on May 4, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

The advent of smart phones allowed more integration between electronic devices such as computers and later, tablets. We achieved a level of communication that had previously been displayed on cartoons such as the ‘Jetsons’. Software that allowed us to both see and hear the person we were talking with blossomed.

Chicken Soup: My Crazy Family

Posted on April 12, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

The story I submitted to ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ is called “Flights of Fancy”, (page 293). In the story, I relate some fun and fashion we, our son and his wife enjoyed on a trip to visit our children living in Charlotte, North Carolina – more specifically, the adventure we had on the flight over.

Andy finished life well – but way too soon

Posted on July 20, 2017August 18, 2020 by seniajean

We know that Andy had many struggles in life but over the past several years he experienced many victories and was in a good place – he finished well.