Cape Horn

Cape Horn

TraceyBucket List

Robert writes: “When I was growing up I always had a fascination with the Cape Horn of South America.  Stories of clipper ships navigating these dangerous waters kept this kid wide awake on many a night. Well, it took me a few decades but I have finally visited this intriguing part of the world and it was worth the wait!” …

blooming trees

One million trees in one day

TraceyGood News

Here’s a little something for Mother Earth to smile about. Ireland has ambitious plans to plant one million trees throughout the entire country in just one 24 hour period!   On April 26 and April 27, approximately 10,000 volunteers from 32 different counties are lined up to participate. Cilian Lohan, the executive director of the Irish National Forestry Foundation reports, …

takeout containers

Another meal

TraceyWho's doing what?

My friend and I were leaving the restaurant the other night after dinner. Each of us had a container of food. The servings are always way too big for a couple of little old ladies! It works out because usually each of us gets another dinner out of it. But this evening we came across a homeless man. He was …

american flag

Political opinions and friendship

TraceyAsk Tracey

Q: My friend is still very upset about how the last national election turned out. He brings it up all of the time, complaining about how much better things would be if his party had won instead of mine. I am tired of it but haven’t said anything. What do I do? A: Speak up! Your friend will continue to …

three round apples

In the air

TraceyBucket List

Lisa writes: “Juggling always looked like so much fun. But I always thought of myself as being very uncoordinated and I never figured I could master it. Not true! With age, I have come to believe life is worth experiencing, even if it’s just keeping three tennis balls in the air! I actually found a video on YouTube and taught …

blooming plant

Family first!

TraceyColumns

Dear Tracey, My husband and I are so happy  to be grandparents for the very first time. We waited a long time for this. Our son didn’t marry until he was 38 and he and his wife were always so dedicated to their careers. You can imagine how happy we are. But we are very concerned about our grandsons’s religious …

american flag

Ask Tracey

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Q: My friend is still very upset about how the last national election turned out. He brings it up all of the time, complaining about how much better things would be if his party had won instead of mine. I am tired of it but haven’t said anything. What do I do? A: Speak up! Your friend will continue to …

cloudy skies

When will you retire?

TraceyTracey's Blog

After finishing up with my coaching clients the other day, I enjoyed a short walk to my car. The sun was shining, and the air, though brisk, was clean and fresh. Striking clouds bubbled up in the distant sky. Posing no threat of rain, they appeared as though an artist had joyfully painted them into the landscape. I still had …

takeout containers

Who’s Doing What?

TraceyUncategorized

My friend and I were leaving the restaurant the other night after dinner. Each of us had a container of food. The servings are always way too big for a couple of little old ladies! It works out because usually each of us gets another dinner out of it. But this evening we came across a homeless man. He was …

AARP Motto: Create the good

It doesn’t take much

TraceyGood News

This certainly grabbed my attention: “Be a force for good, whether you have 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 5 days.” (www.createthegood.org) AARP is speaking to so many people with this invitation – who among us cannot squeeze in a few minutes of community service? What I appreciate about this site is that they have made it so perfectly easy to …