Throughout my life, from a young man to an old fart, I’ve been fortunate to gain insight and knowledge from conversations with people of all ages—often those older and wiser than me. Now, having crossed the 80-year mark, I find myself in the role of the ‘old guy,’ and perhaps there’s something in my stories and reflections that others might find meaningful. Rather than gathering everyone in person for a big celebration—or asking my friends to travel during a pandemic—I decided to mark this milestone by sharing a catalogue of short videos during a 3-day live webcast. What began as a birthday project became a way to gather my thoughts, refine some of the conversations I’ve had over the years, and offer them here as ‘Almost 80’—a late-life project of shared wisdom.
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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.
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Inspiration
Tired of overthinking everything? What if the answers don’t come from your mind… but something deeper?
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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.
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Our True Self
Ever noticed the part of you that disagrees with your own thoughts? That might be the real you talking.
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Following Sunset Color
The clouds were moving.But when I followed them… the trees were the ones that moved.
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A Gift of Crater Lake
Crater Lake: born of eruption, shaped by time, and stilled into breathtaking balance. What if our hardest moments could become our most beautiful ones—if given time?
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Uplooker
It started with the night sky. Then clouds. Then the ground beneath. This is about expanding what we notice—and falling in love with what’s always been there.
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TikTok
Thousands of clips. One perfect moment: a ripple, a glint, a gust. The challenge? Using digital platforms to invite people away from them—and back into the natural world.
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Sleep
Midnight frustration. Racing thoughts. Clock ticking. Sound familiar?
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Self-Care Routines
The body resets overnight—if it has what it needs: water, air, stillness.
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Self Acceptance
A single look can plant shame that lasts for years. But one moment of honest reflection, met with compassion, can change everything.
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Pain
He falls—a lot. But he’s learned something most of us miss: Pain isn’t the enemy.Avoiding it is.