Did you wake up earlier than usual today? I did. With Daylight Saving Time ending, our clocks “fall back” an hour — and for many of us, that translates into feeling like we suddenly gained time. It got me thinking: rather than letting this shift fade away once our bodies adjust, what if we treated […]
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Looking for the Seal Conditions: Tide rising, warm sun but not hot, a faint airplane hum overhead, scattered seaweed and driftwood. Observations & Reflections: The tide pulls in as I sit on the seawall rocks. Seagulls paddle just ahead, dipping for food, while cars hum past behind me. Beyond the jetty, four people float
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Sunrise behind the clouds Watching seagulls instead of Sunrise Proof Sun still came up Sunrise: 5:48 a.m. Tide: Going out, with low tide at 8:50 a.m. Conditions: Partly cloudy Observations & Reflections: The sun will come out tomorrow! As I settled into my usual spot for the sunrise, a lone seagull caught my eye—pecking at
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Sunrise: 5:33 a.m. Tide: Going out, with low tide at 9:17 a.m. Conditions: Calm, clear sky layered with gentle clouds Observations & Reflections: This morning’s sunrise whispered more than it shouted. The tide slipped quietly out to sea, the horizon glowed in soft pastels, and two seals popped their heads up, swimming side by side,
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The Modern Approach to Transitioning into Retirement Many over-55-year-olds are rethinking what retirement looks like. Instead of an abrupt end to their careers, they are pursuing flextirement—a concept discussed by Neil Costa, the founder, and CEO of HireClix, in a Fast Company article. Costa describes a flexible approach to retirement, where older employees transition into
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Last updated November 23, 2025 Creating Lasting Memories with Loved Ones with Cognitive Decline As we age, we often cherish memories even more. One way to create lasting memories with loved ones is by creating a reminiscent memories basket or gift ideas, which can be especially meaningful for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. A thoughtful and personalized
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