Brenda Mahler
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Books AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
* Lockers Speak: Voices from America's Youth
* Understanding the Power Not Yet shares Kari’s story following a stroke at 33.
* Live a Satisfying Life By Doing it Doggy Style explains how humans can life to the fullest.
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There is a Thin Line Between Tears of Sorrow and Tears of Joy
I remember when my mother passed away. After the tears from the initial shock, our family sat in the living room and shared memories. We talked about her love and compassion toward others, the lessons she taught us about honesty, and how she taught us the importance of respecting ourselves and others. Then we started sharing memories that made us smile and eventually, each of us began to relax and tell stories that made us laugh.
By Brenda Mahler38 minutes ago in Humor
Dwindling Lust vs. Forever Love
As a teenager, I was infatuated with the idea of being in love. My heartbeat faster if a boy looked at me, a shared smile prompted hot flashes, and a conversation sent me to my journal to record the event. I still remember the day of my first kiss. John Smith walked me home from school and at the corner of my neighborhood, his 6-foot body bent down and kissed me. The purple lilacs were blooming, and the aroma overwhelmed my senses.
By Brenda Mahlerabout an hour ago in Confessions
A Mother’s Love Warms Hearts
I remember, as many of you may, watching the first snowfall each year. As a child, it was a miracle to see the pure, white delicate flakes floating from the sky. Remember catching the flakes on your tongue or watching them stick to the window? Each flake created a pattern — uniquely beautiful and simple.
By Brenda Mahlerabout an hour ago in Families
Costco Hearing Aids Saved Our Marriage
He sat in the living room recliner watching TV with the volume turned up loud enough that I could hear it from the bedroom. When he watched golf, it didn’t bother me, but those blood-and-gore mystery movies drove me crazy. I would intentionally go to the bedroom to read so I wouldn’t have to witness child abductions, decapitations, and walls turned into abstract art with splatters of blood and other bodily fluids.
By Brenda Mahlerabout an hour ago in Longevity
Explore Maui Without Depleting Your Savings
My husband and I sat in the timeshare, wondering where to begin. The days laid before us as opportunities, but where to start befuddled our minds. Randy and I had traveled extensively but never to Hawaii. We knew we wanted to explore the island but were at a loss how to begin.
By Brenda Mahler2 days ago in Wander
Seniors Enjoy Sex after Sixty
Sex has always been good, but as seniors, we have it perfected. Or should I admit that retirement has given us a new lease on life — that after 43 years, no expectations hinder our passion, no time limits constrain our activities, no interruptions temper our enthusiasm, and no regrets plague our past or influence our future.
By Brenda Mahler20 days ago in Longevity
Looking Into the Eyes of Age and Laughing
A 77-degree heat wave visited us yesterday. The birds provided music as I sat on the porch and watched our dog chase a chipmunk up a tree. She then sat at the bottom of the tree, warning her prey not to venture onto her turf or something would happen. The patches of snow melted visibly under the sun’s rays, announcing the change of seasons.
By Brenda Mahler20 days ago in Longevity
Traveling in the Present and Learning About the Past: Iowa, Amana Colonies:
Our visit to The Amana Colonies prompted us to investigate the historical and cultural background of its settlers to appreciate their culture. Until we gathered knowledge, we possessed a naïve comprehension of the dedication of the early residents, but once we understood, our visit gained significance.
By Brenda Mahlerabout a month ago in History
Discovering the Meaning of Carpe Diem
When I called our financial consultant this week, I made a point after saying, “Hello, Kevin,” to quickly add, “Randy is alive and healthy. I simply have a question to ask.” He laughed, and I believe I may have heard a heavy sigh of relief on the other end of the phone.
By Brenda Mahlerabout a month ago in Longevity
Seniors Enjoy Sex after Sixty
Sex has always been good, but as seniors, we have it perfected. Or should I admit that retirement has given us a new lease on life — that after 43 years, no expectations hinder our passion, no time limits constrain our activities, no interruptions temper our enthusiasm, and no regrets plague our past or influence our future.
By Brenda Mahlerabout a month ago in Longevity
Upstate New York — The Nature Around Every Turn Overwhelms the Senses
Upper New York presented a contrast to our prior experiences with The Big Apple. The scenery captivated us with unexpected pleasures. This rural area provided plush pastures with farm animals and agriculture. The hills were covered with various crops, and the grape vines climbed as far as the eyes could see, explaining why wineries littered the countryside.
By Brenda Mahlerabout a month ago in Wander
Weave Poetry into Narratives
Readers may not be able to identify what is missing when a narrative lacks figurative language, but they know something is missing. Without imagery, words sit on the page like a puddle beside the road leaving the reader wanting more to carry them away. Puddles remain because they do not have enough energy to flow into the storm drain and the best they can hope for is to evaporate into a vapor and eventually cease to exist. Unknown authors are puddles.
By Brenda Mahlerabout a month ago in Writers