From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could live to the age of 100 having either the body or the mind of a 25-year-old for the rest of your life, which would you prefer? What if you could keep your body or your mind only as it is now? Let me just say upfront, … Continue reading Question of the Week #381
Youth
Eight – Bloganuary
Welcome to Bloganuary. It’s this thing that WordPress is doing to encourage bloggers to post something every day by providing a regular prompt. I think that “Bloguary” would not only sound better but makes more sense. Maybe they’re saving that for next month. But if they go with Blogebruary I’m dropping out. Anyway, today’s prompt … Continue reading Eight – Bloganuary
Life Story: Chapter Seventy Four
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... After my first year of college, I … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Seventy Four
A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Rapunzel
Poor girl... She lived a sheltered life until she was 18. She was locked away in a tower for "her own good." The woman that raised her kept her away from the world because it wouldn't be safe for her if people knew about the magical properties that her hair possessed. The truth of the … Continue reading A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Rapunzel
Aging
I've made it clear that I don't want to age. Back when I turned 29, I continually joked about how it would be my final birthday. I think that our attitude towards aging is a product of the culture and society that we've been brought up in. As children, we can't wait to grow up. … Continue reading Aging
Question of the Week #12
If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the body or the mind of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want? The mind, without even hesitating to think about it. I'm not saying that I won't care or complain when my body … Continue reading Question of the Week #12