• 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 ALMOST 80.

    • Self Acceptance

      A single look can plant shame that lasts for years. But one moment of honest reflection, met with compassion, can change everything.

    • Pain

      He falls—a lot. But he’s learned something most of us miss: Pain isn’t the enemy.Avoiding it is.

    • Re-Focus

      We all get stuck in the hard places: control, fear, ego, anger. But there’s another list—acceptance, warmth, presence, love.

    • Our Mind

      You think you’re your thoughts. You think you’re your body. But there’s more—something deeper.

    • NOW

      We live in memories. We chase futures. But the only place life actually happens… is now.