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“God made everyone, even the stinkers.”

I promised I would continue to add to Notes from a 97-year-old, which features wisdom and takeaways from time spent with my mother, Gloria, so here is today’s installment. My mom lives at a nursing home that welcomes all, but whose origins are of Jewish faith. The other day, she tried to bring the leftover…

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Notes from a 97-year-old

Can’t see all the photos? Click Read on blog or Reader above the headline. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, my mother, Gloria Lodigiani, begins her 97th trip around the sun. There is a famous quote, attributed to Abraham Lincoln that says, “All that I am and all that I hope to be I learned from…

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Moving On

If you’re seeing this, it’s because you’re a Facebook friend or have subscribed to an earlier writing blog of mine or because you are someone I thought might be interested – I was looking for a soft landing amongst supportive souls. If your inbox is already overwhelming, feel free to unsubscribe using the link at…

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A Bit Uncomfortable

Note: I took a chance and submitted the following required two-minute entry in the contest to speak at my recent Bay Path graduation. I was not selected, but am proud of what I wrote and want to share it – a perk of having a blog! When I received the email about the Speaker competition,…

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