by Michael Parise | Jan 14, 2022
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by Michael Parise | Jan 24, 2021
When I was 50 I felt 20 years younger. As I turned 60, I still felt like 45. Then at 65 I started to notice changes, though I still felt “young.” Now at 69 I often feel older than my age. How about you? Clichés abound about aging: “it’s just a...
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by Michael Parise | Jul 30, 2017
Today was a quiet Sunday. I just finished making a massive pot of lentil soup. I put it on the stove to simmer and then decided to look up a couple of high school classmates to see what happened to them. One in particular had been on my mind lately for some reason. ...
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by Michael Parise | Apr 27, 2015
Today on my morning walk I reflected on my feelings of inner contentment. I realized that they are based mostly on the unremarkable aspects of my life. I’m really enjoying the lush greenery of Tampa, the explosion of colorful blooms and perfumed air, and even the...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 16, 2014
Discovering the meaning of life has long been the butt of cartoons, as the pilgrim climbs the mountain to seek the truth from the all-knowing hermit. The film “The Razor’s Edge” even depicted this scene as the idealistic Tyrone Power sought to fight against the...
