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.
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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……
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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?
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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.