Highwood Meadow Lark
@upperhighwoodcreek.bsky.social
Retired Army Officer. Methodist Certified Lay Speaker. Spouse of a Pittsburgh Native. **Views are my own.** Reposts are not endorsements.
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MWR Turkey Trot
November 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
MWR Turkey Trot
From a long time ago
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
From a long time ago
“You can’t go back in time and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C. S. Lewis
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“You can’t go back in time and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C. S. Lewis
Ghandi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ghandi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Those with positive emotions were less likely to get frail. Optimistic men were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Those with positive emotions were less likely to get frail. Optimistic men were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
Study showed men and women who were more socially active lived an average of 2.5 years longer. Social engagement alone can increase lifespan.
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Study showed men and women who were more socially active lived an average of 2.5 years longer. Social engagement alone can increase lifespan.
Resume Virtue - accomplishments (external success). Eulogy virtues - kindness, compassion, honesty and integrity. David Brooks “The Road to Character”.
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Resume Virtue - accomplishments (external success). Eulogy virtues - kindness, compassion, honesty and integrity. David Brooks “The Road to Character”.
“The single best predictor of the need to go into a nursing home is how strong your legs are.” Dr Walter Bortz, Geriatician. Research shows that exercise is more important than diet for health.
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“The single best predictor of the need to go into a nursing home is how strong your legs are.” Dr Walter Bortz, Geriatician. Research shows that exercise is more important than diet for health.
“Those with extensive social networks outlive those lacking social support by 22%. Friends had a more powerful effect on longevity than family.” Lynn Giles, Ph.D.
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“Those with extensive social networks outlive those lacking social support by 22%. Friends had a more powerful effect on longevity than family.” Lynn Giles, Ph.D.
I ran across this gem 💎: “Conscientious people tend to live longer. Conscientious people, practice, self-control, they are industrious, disciplined, and responsible. Thus, they tend to be non-smoker, take your risks, eat healthier, and exercise more - all behaviors that affect longevity.”
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I ran across this gem 💎: “Conscientious people tend to live longer. Conscientious people, practice, self-control, they are industrious, disciplined, and responsible. Thus, they tend to be non-smoker, take your risks, eat healthier, and exercise more - all behaviors that affect longevity.”
My dad’s Army photo that I turned into a Warhol style painting.
August 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My dad’s Army photo that I turned into a Warhol style painting.
My mom passed away. She was my rock. I’m going to miss her. Grief is funny. It’s line bubbles randomly coming up from the pond.
August 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My mom passed away. She was my rock. I’m going to miss her. Grief is funny. It’s line bubbles randomly coming up from the pond.
