Life & Musing
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The Secret Behind My Good Genes
Graeme thought my less-wrinkly skin was down to good genes. Then one morning he discovered that the genes apparently have a maintenance program.
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Reality Bites
I always thought I was selfless. Then two strangers made our ferry wait for 1½ hours in 31-degree heat, and suddenly my generosity developed conditions. 😂
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Old Age Is a Privilege of the Few
I used to think of ageing as something to resist. Loss taught me to see it differently: growing older is not guaranteed. It is a privilege.
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Knowing When to Walk Away
Sometimes endurance isn’t about pushing through. Sometimes it’s knowing when the wiser decision is to walk away.
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Post-Marathon Fashion
I bought compression socks in an Asian small because I was convinced they’d fit. Nine minutes later, my legs and my delusions were both under considerable pressure.
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Drama in the Holy Land
We went to the Holy Land to walk through biblical history. Then coronavirus arrived in Bethlehem, the borders began closing, and suddenly we found ourselves watching history happen around us.
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Gratitude in Running
Running in the heat has an unexpected way of making a breeze, a patch of shade, a little rain—and even a stranger’s smile—feel like gifts.
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I Don’t Want to Care Anymore
I only wanted to feed my gut bacteria. Somehow that ended with diverticulitis, a seven-hour ambulance wait, a MET call, suspicious bruises and a paramedic asking whether the man in our photo was real or wax. 😂
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A Walk in the Park
I heard people say, “A walk in the park is good for the soul…” So, I went for a walk to my favourite park.
Stories Along the Way 