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.
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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.
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Re-Focus
We all get stuck in the hard places: control, fear, ego, anger. But there’s another list—acceptance, warmth, presence, love.
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Our Mind
You think you’re your thoughts. You think you’re your body. But there’s more—something deeper.