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Act V, As I Live It
by Dr Christy Wright
A collection of observations, perspectives, reflections and experiences from an active senior. Presented in essay format.
Episodes
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Episode 41 Encore
Congress is at it again, even in a month of colorful natural harmony. When will it get better?
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Episode 40 Let the games begin!
Fall is here and it's a season for all sorts of sports activities.
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Episode 39 Roller Coasters and Ferris Wheels of Life
Life has its ups and downs and my summer has been no different.
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Episode 38 Curiosity killed the cat
As I look around my environment I wonder about the purpose and existence of things and realize I have a curious nature.
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Episode 37 Prime Time
Aging gracefully means I might be passed my prime. Maybe not!
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Episode 36 What the hell?
The political climate continues as the new year begins. It takes 15 votes to get a new House Speaker.
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Episode 35 A Wonderful Time of the year
Christmas brings out the good in most of us. If only for a short time.
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Episode 34 Parties and Celebrations
Fall is here and all sorts of parties and celebrations have begun.
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Episode 33 Music, mishaps and missteps
Summer 2022 is almost over and I present a summary of my summer activities.
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Episode 32 Independence
I share my thoughts about the meaning of freedom.
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Episode 31 All in the month of May
May is for Mothers. Several vignettes describe how May 2022 evolved.
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Ode to Marcia
Heartfelt description of a ski friend who lived life to the fullest. RIP Marcia!
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Episode 30 March Madness
So many crazy things happened around the world in just 31 days!
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Episode 29 The Mountains Called
There is nothing like skiing out West. After 2 years I am free to go.
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Episode 28 Goodbye, Hello, What's Next?
Leaving some things in 2021, hoping to do new things in the new year.
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Episode 27 My Horn of Plenty
Hear the gratitude I have for all of the friendships that have shaped my life.
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Episode 26 Homage to an October Morning
Prepare yourself for a meditative session. Namaste.
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Episode 25 Words Matter
How we communicate requires that we understand the importance and use of words. You must visit the Planet Word museum in DC.
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Episode 24 Crazy is as crazy does
COVID won't go away thanks to so much opposition. And I have a crazy time using a gift card.
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Episode 23 Asia on my Mind. Two Parts
Ten years before we learned about the Corona Virus, I visited China.
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Episode 22 Hodgepodge
Several stories describe my monthlong experiences.
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Episode 21 Healing Time
My brother Greg has passed on and I am grieving the loss differently than any other.
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Episode 20 Brotherly Love
My brother's story.
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Episode 19 A Purifying Potpourri of Feelings
Lots of changes are in the air as I face the COVID winter of 2021. I may have to shift my thinking to deal with the challenge.
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Extended Version of Episode 18 and corrections.
There was more I needed to say. This episode includes the additional points I felt compelled to make., as well as corrections to certain facts.
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Episode 18 The Soul of a Nation
It's time to face the truth about our country and how it was never a great one.
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Episode 17 Christmases
Fond memories of Christmases past. Making the present one memorable. And hope for future ones.
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Episode 16 Taking care of basic needs
COVID-19 presents challenges for how people will house, clothe or feed themselves this winter. Perhaps we can help?
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Episode 15 Thanks and No thanks
A Thanksgiving reflection and a Thanksgiving like no other
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Episode 14 To Be or Not
I was never a good fighter and had to learn the importance of living in peace.
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Episode 13 Untitled
Can't wait for the 2020 election to be over!
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Episode 12 Life Cycle
At this age I am constantly learning about the death of many friends and acquaintances. It is sobering and inspired me to make the most of the time I have left.
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Episode 11 What is happening?!
Too many things are happening in the world showing us we need to have faith.
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Episode 10 Don't Get Fooled by the Cover of the Book
As they say, looks are deceiving. There is more to me than meets the eye.
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Episode 9 Politics, History and Herstory
My experience participating in the 2008 DNC
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Episode 8 I think I have it
Five months of COVID lockdown has been feeling down.
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Grief
There are lots of situations that have happened that have caused me to examine my grief process.
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Correction to Episode 6
Bus Boycott lasted 381 days, but 115.
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Episode 6 A movement or a moment
There is a great deal of consciousness raising after George Floyd's murder. Hear how I feel about it.
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Corrections to Episode 5
I misspoke regarding details , as well as a mispronunciation.
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Episode 5 A Black Mama's Lament
Being a black woman and raising a black boy is a serious challenge in today's world.
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Episode 4: It's about the planet, stupid
What are we doing to save hour planet. We may be a cause of COVID-19.
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Part 2 Episode 3, Change is Good?
A continuation of Part 1.
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Episode 3, Part 1: Change is Good?
My world has changed since Corona hit. Some changes needed to happen. Listen and enjoy.
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Part 2, The things I am missing.
This episode continues that of part 1.
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Part 1: The things I am missing
The corona virus has created a void for the things I use to enjoy. Listen to a summary of them. 1 of 2 parts.
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Thoughts about the pandemic
Things have changed and I am worried that our normal way of living will require drastic measure before it is all over.
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A collection of observations, perspectives, reflections and experiences from an active senior. Presented in essay format.
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