Category Archives: Quotes

Reading Report: Things You Learn in Your 50s

Posted on 03/11/2024 by chick

Piano Lessons: Music, Love & True Adventures by Noah Adams, A– Switching gears from that long fantasy novel, I moved on to this relatively short (248-page) memoir by Noah Adams, former host of NPR’s All Things Considered. In this book … Continue reading →

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No Need to Rush

Posted on 09/03/2021 by chick

Are you wondering if your life’s mission is complete? If you’re still alive, the answer is no. When I first encountered the preceding quote, it struck me as comforting. How nice it would be to believe that I had a … Continue reading →

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Change the Channel

Posted on 09/02/2021 by chick

Regarding intrusive thoughts: The brain is supposed to respond to a threat by making us pay more attention to it as if it’s a saber tooth tiger. The problem is it’s a false alarm. I guess a good analogy would … Continue reading →

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Dodie Said It

Posted on 05/29/2021 by chick

Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression. Dodie Smith

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