Category Archives: Aging

Need To Overcome This

Posted on January 5, 2014 by likeitiz

There are probably many reasons why I should curb my obsessive-compulsive tendencies. This is likely one of them. Ever since we convinced my mother to sell her house in Los Altos back in Summer 2012, she has stayed with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Empathy, Family, mother-daughter relationship, Parents, relationships, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Saturday Hairy Thoughts

Posted on November 23, 2013 by likeitiz

I was at my hairdresser’s today for my usual haircut and color-my-grays-away session. It’s one treat I indulge in regularly. We talked hair for a few minutes. An inch off today? Yes, please.  Color away the roots? Of course. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, BlogHer, Hair, Hair Treatment, Hairdresser, Menopause, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano 2013, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Die Running

Posted on November 7, 2013 by likeitiz

She was a retired Physical Education teacher from San Jose, California.  She had been a runner for over a quarter of a century.  She’s one of a growing number of marathon runners who started running marathons after their 50th birthdays. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, BlogHer, Death, Exercise, Joy Johnson, New York Marathon, YeahWrite | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

On Anniversaries

Posted on January 18, 2012 by likeitiz

This month, we celebrated our anniversary.  I wanted a quiet celebration.  One with a few friends and family.  Nothing too fancy or contrived.  Just an impromptu trip to a brunch place that’s become a recent favorite, Cafe des Amis. Another … Continue reading →

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The Morality of Lies

Posted on October 9, 2011 by likeitiz

I got a call today from a friend across the globe. She said she wanted to see how I was doing. Then she told me she had a recent argument with her mother. It turns out that her mother had … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Catholicism, God, Letting Go, Life Choices, Moral Issues, Parents, Religion | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Waiting Room Stories

Posted on August 6, 2011 by likeitiz

Last week, I was sitting in a half empty waiting room while my father was having his hearing tested.  I had finished filling all the information and HIPAA forms when I glanced up and saw a pleasant-looking elderly gentleman smiling … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Child, Divorce, Doctor's Appointment, Doctors, Elderly Care, Family Members, Family Time, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Issues & Trends, Kids, Letting Go, Life Choices, Life Stages, Parenting, Parents, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Our Dog Luke

Posted on July 13, 2011 by likeitiz

He came into our lives on a cool October afternoon almost 12 years ago. Louie had chosen him from the litter because he was the biggest and friendliest of the bunch. The minute we set eyes on him, we were … Continue reading →

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Dimsum Morning

Posted on May 15, 2011 by likeitiz

We saw their familiar faces as they approached us through the glass doors.  We waved.  Their faces broke into bright smiles. “It seems we haven’t seen you for ages,” we all chimed in different versions to one another. We were … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Culture, Family, Food, Friendship, Health, Kids, Life Stages, Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mothers & Sons, Sons & Their Mothers

Posted on March 22, 2011 by likeitiz

What is it about mothers and sons, or sons and their mothers? A steadfast, unspoken, pervasive bond between two people, almost palpable in its honesty. I noticed it more in the last two or three years of my mother-in-law’s life. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Culture, Death, Elderly Care, Family, Letting Go, Life Stages, Moral Issues, Parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Aging…

Posted on July 27, 2010 by lilyeepad

I woke up this morning realizing that I am about to turn another year older and I am not happy about that at all. Mainly because the reminder came, not as a sweet thought of birthday cake and greetings from … Continue reading →

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