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I didn’t plan to write this. Not like this. Grief isn’t neat or poetic. It doesn’t arrive with clean lines and tidy meaning. It just shows up. Some days it’s a whisper. Some days it sits on my chest. Since losing my husband, I’ve carried many things, sadness, anxiety, disbelief. But I’ve also carried groceries, […]
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The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust August 21, 20256:00 AM ET By Ashley Milne-TytePublished on NPR.org Aging can bring changes to people’s bodies, minds and relationships — changes that many are often not prepared for. Erlene Rosowsky, a clinical psychologist who specializes in aging, says many people don’t see these changes coming
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This week, let something small be enough. A stitched edge, a quiet cup of tea, or a single flower in a jar. Notice the beauty in something old. A fabric scrap, a memory, a well-worn book — what still speaks? Let your hands move slower this week. See how your mind follows. Try a new
Sometimes, when I sit down to craft even with something simple like paper and glue my hands begin before my mind has caught up. They remember the shape of a fold, the rhythm of cutting, the soft weight of waterlogged pulp slipping through a screen. They know how to begin, even when I feel scattered.
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Sometimes, the world moves too fast. We’re told to stay busy, stay productive, stay connected — but what if what we really need is to slow down? That’s where crafting comes in. Whether it’s weaving paper, sewing, knitting, or painting, crafting gives us something gentle and grounding to hold onto. For many people — especially
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