• Throughout my life, from a young man to an old fart, there have been many times that I gained insight and knowledge from conversations with a variety of people.

    Often those folks that were older than me.

    As I crossed the 80 year mark it became clear that I am now the old guy and so PERHAPS some people may gain something from things I share from my life.

    That was the impetus behind creating ALMOST80.

    • The Moment

      The Moment

      This moment—right now—is all that’s real. Not the memory. Not the fantasy. This is where life happens. Stay with it. Live in it. Decide from it.

    • A Moment In Time

      A Moment In Time

      You won’t see the moment coming. But if you’re in it when it arrives—you might just make it through with clarity.

    • A Minor Detail

      A Minor Detail

      We’re racing toward a cliff—eyes on everything except the road ahead. Tipping points aren’t theories. They’re facts. And once we pass them, it’s too late to hit the brakes.

    • Bachelor

      Bachelor

      Being alone isn’t the absence of love—it’s the presence of growth.

    • Can’t Sleep

      Can’t Sleep

      Can’t sleep? Let the body rest. Let the mind wander. Accept the moment as it is—and maybe even find something beautiful in it.

    • Interruption

      Interruption

      Ever feel like life’s going smooth—until someone barges in and shakes the whole tray you’re carrying? Here’s a powerful way to stay calm, centered, and human when chaos hits.

    • Hat Attack!

      Hat Attack!

      Meet the hat that’s seen it all—and still looks good.

    • Something Other than Thinking

      Something Other than Thinking

      Ever catch a moment of pure creative magic? In this clip, Greeley has a quiet realization that sparks a deeper reflection on the flow state—the mysterious, timeless zone where inspiration takes over. He describes what it feels like to step out of your own way and let creativity speak through you. It’s not about thinking……

    • We are the Same

      We are the Same

      We all breathe. We all love. We all want peace. So why do we let 10% of our differences define 100% of how we treat each other?

    • Polio to Vegetarian

      Polio to Vegetarian

      What do you do when your body doesn’t work like everyone else’s? You listen to it. You care for it. You grow from it.

    • Inspiration

      Inspiration

      Tired of overthinking everything? What if the answers don’t come from your mind… but something deeper?

    • Go To It

      Go To It

      When chaos hits—don’t run. Go to it. Distraction, fear, confusion… they show up fast. But the real power? Comes when you stay present. Take a breath. Open your awareness. Watch what happens.