TheAwakenedSoul

The daily life of an artist

Saturday, June 21, 2025

A Joyous Time at the Pasadena Senior Games

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  This morning I played table tennis in Pasadena at The Senior Games.  I was going to wait a year to enter, but decided to just go for it.  ...
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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Are You Competitive?

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  When my dad was still alive, he went and played bridge at the bridge club every day. “I like the competition,” he told me.  I found that i...
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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Staying Fit in Retirement

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  Fitness can continue through your entire life, if you make adjustments.  Although I can no longer take ballet or gymnastics classes, hikin...
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Standing Up to Bullies

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  Standing in your truth is key when dealing with a bully.  One thing I struggled with when I was younger was that I wouldn’t think of a com...
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Avoiding Scams as a Senior

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  More seniors than ever are reporting being tricked and robbed by predators, relatives, and “friends.”  As my father became elderly, I was ...
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Monday, May 19, 2025

Using Your Talents

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  One of the most grounding and satisfying things we can do in life is to use our talents.  We are not meant to sit on them!  Frank Sinatra ...
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Monday, May 12, 2025

A Simple Solo Week in Enchanting Anacapri, Italy

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  I recently returned from an inspiring and incredible journey to Anacapri.  I spent a week at a charming bed and breakfast, in a simple roo...
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

A Relaxed Schedule

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  A relaxed schedule can be a huge stress reducer.  Whether at home or on vacation, I find it is much healthier not to have a jam packed day...
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Resting in Retirement

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  Although many retirees worry about becoming bored in retirement, I have found I have the exact opposite challenge.  I need to schedule tim...
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Structuring Your Days in Retirement

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 As you can see, the woodpeckers still have plenty of acorns left in their stockpile.  I love how they prepare for the winter by meticulousl...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

You Need an Income in Retirement

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  I recently spoke to a woman who is very concerned about having enough money in her old age.  She mentioned that she had fears of becoming ...
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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Memories of Norway

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  Looking back at photos and videos of world travel is so rewarding.  The beautiful landscape, clean air, and small, charming Norwegian home...
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Activities in Your Community For Seniors

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  This past week, I attended so many group activities, I felt like I was on a cruise ship!  There is a wealth of opportunities available.  I...
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I am a former professional dancer/singer and dance and yoga teacher. I worked for many years touring with Broadway shows, and dancing in television and film. I worked with many wonderful stars: Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Mickey Rooney, Juliet Prowse, Lucie Arnaz, Sandy Duncan, Michael Crawford, Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Suzanne Sommers, and more. I now have an Etsy shop where I sell hand made soaps and hand knits. It's called Pink Cottage Soaps. PinkCottageSoaps.etsy.com
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