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Grandma Possibility -Pam Salter, Hervey Bay (2025)

12/08/2025

The Older we get

The more we Reminisce

09/08/2025

Some memories deserve more than a scroll.

Today, the rain kept me indoors, so I decided to open one of my last unpacked boxes since moving.

Inside was a treasure trove.

Photos collected over 7 decades.

Some were black and white, some were hand-painted (if you know, you know), and others with the slightly faded colours that only time can create.

I was never a prolific photographer — but I’ve managed to gather a lifetime’s worth of moments in these prints.

Weddings, birthdays, holidays, ordinary afternoons that somehow became extraordinary.

Some had me test my memory.

“Where is this?”

OR

“Who are those people?’

But, as I continued, sifting through them, I couldn’t help but think about how different photo-taking is now.

Today, we snap, check, delete if we don’t like it… or save it to a device and scroll past it months later.

Our phones hold thousands of images — yet we rarely print them, hold them, or pass them around the table.

These old photos don’t just show a moment.

They carry it.

They have creases, coffee stains, and fingerprints from being passed around at family and friends’ gatherings.

They’ve been part of the conversation for decades.

Like yesterday’s post about my stubby coolers, these photos are more than just things — they hold memory.

Individually, they tell stories, make us laugh, and sometimes shed tears.

I aim to one day have them all digitised — so they’re preserved for generations.

But should I keep the originals?

Like a good hardcover book, I kind of like the feeling of holding them in my hands.

08/08/2025

“Remember this day?”

Yesterday, I overheard someone proudly say they had a collection of 40 stubby coolers.

And without even thinking, I laughed and thought to myself,

I must have at least 100

Now, I wouldn’t call myself a collector.

And I’ve never set out to build a collection for the sake of having “things.”

But over the years, through our travels and places we’ve stayed , I’ve found myself drawn to them.

They’re so much more than souvenirs — they’re reminders..

Ones I found in outback pubs, cafes, at reunions, and information centres.

Music festivals, beachside markets and weddings.

Each one holds a memory.

A moment.

A story.

And every time we pull one out of the cupboard, it starts a conversation.

‘Remember this day?”

“Oh yeah — that was the weekend it poured with rain!”

“Didn’t we meet that couple from WA there?”

“That was the road trip where we got lost — and found the best bakery by accident!”

It’s funny how something so simple bridges the past and the present — a memory that brings stories back to life.

And that’s the beauty of it, because:

Memory supports connection.

And connection supports cognitive health.

It’s the same reason I sometimes collect pamphlets from places we visit, laminate them and then they become placemats —

Not just for decoration.

But for maintaining cognitive recall.

For connection & conversation.

For a reminder of the life we have had and are living.

I would love to know what treasures you collect and why.

06/08/2025

Still showing up -Still learning - Still
Loving the Game

Yesterday was my regular golf day.

And like I always do, I checked the timesheet in the morning to see who I’d be teeing off with — four in a team, and I always look forward to who I’ll meet out there on the course.

It keeps things interesting.

This time our pairing looked like this.

My regular partner, who’s 10 years older but still as sharp as ever especially when it comes to golf… and two up-and-coming juniors with near-zero handicaps.

For me this is the kind of pairing that gets you excited.

You see, golf is and always has been a great leveller thanks to our handicap system.

However:

When I arrived, the juniors had cancelled.

And just like that — it was back to just the two of us.

Was I disappointed?

Absolutely.

But only for a moment.

Because the one thing golf has taught me over the years is:

It’s never just about the scorecard.

It’s about connection, environment, and a positive approach.

It’s about the way you focus your mind to meet the next challenge.

It’s mental, physical, and emotional intelligence all wrapped up in one.

It’s being outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, listening to the many varieties of birds who populate our environment, or waiting patiently for the mob of kangaroos crossing the fairway.

It’s also competing with yourself, connecting with others, and choosing to keep showing up — no matter the score, no matter your age.

Golf has no age limit. And neither does growth.

So yes — the team changed, but the value remained.

And yesterday, like so many days before it, I was reminded that the game itself is only part of the gift.

Of course, you don’t have to play golf to add value to your day.

I heard on the grapevine that the pickleball courts are reopening next week at our village after a refurbishment.

Watch this space I have the bat, I have the ball and the desire to learn a new game.

02/08/2025

Your Story Is the Legacy

Ever been asked “what is your story”, and you reply I don’t know - I don’t have one.

Everyone has a story- it’s who you are.

The story you’ve lived — and how that story made people feel.

It’s not just about the roles we’ve played…

Like the job titles, the milestones, or even the challenges you’ve overcome.

It’s about the moments that mattered.

The laughter that filled a room.

The kindness showed.

The times you lifted someone’s spirit simply by being there.

As a parent, a grandparent, a partner, a friend — you will come to see that what people will remember most isn’t so much what you did…

It’s the story you leave behind — one of love, humour, warmth, and presence.

And it’s a story that’s still being written, every single day.

Your story doesn’t need to be perfect.

It just needs to be yours.

Because the way you live — the way you show up — is the real legacy that will stay in the hearts of those who know you.

And if you are lucky enough to have a very thoughtful daughter you can fill in all the blanks.

02/08/2025

Legacy Isn’t Just What You Leave — It’s How You Live

What do you we think when the word legacy is spoken.

For most people they immediately think of money or milestones.

But, what is your real legacy?

Its:

The energy you leave behind.

The wisdom you share.

The habits you pass on.

The way you make others feel.

Choosing to care for your health.

Showing up with love, laughter, and purpose.

Making new connections.

Speaking and threating others with kindness.

Creating a legacy that lasts a lifetime.

Saying to the world, this is how we do it.

SO:

Never underestimate the power of your everyday choices.

They’re the building blocks of something timeless.

01/08/2025

A Shift Toward Simplicity

Ever wondered where you will be in 10 years from now.

Will you be living by choice, or excuses.

These were the questions we were asking before making the decision that would change everything for us.

It wasn’t just about stuff and simplifying.

It was about energy — physical, emotional, and everything in between.

Our days were full, but they weren’t always light.

Oor home was comfortable, but it required more from us than we were willing to give.

And so, we chose differently.

We let go of “just in case” and held onto just enough.

We shifted toward a life that gave us space — to move, rest, connect, and breathe.

And the surprising thing?

As we simplified, so did energy.

Our routines became more flexible

Our choices felt right.

This wasn’t about giving anything up.

It was about choosing what gives back to us now.

Because when you’re intentional about your health, you naturally become intentional about how you live.

01/08/2025

Living Well, On Your Terms

One thing I’ve noticed lately in conversation with others is, how often it circles around health and rightly so.

After all our values around health are the foundation of how we live.

When we feel strong, energised, and connected, we start to think differently about everything:

For example:

How we spend our time

What we say yes to

What we no longer tolerate

And what truly matters to us

Guess what, when we start making empowered choices around health, we naturally begin making empowered choices in every other area of life too.

We clear out what no longer serves us.

We simplify.

We seek peace, ease, and freedom — not just for our bodies, but for our minds, homes, and futures.

This has been our focus lately — not just living longer, but living better.

Not by doing more, but by questioning everything for the kind of life that truly supports us.

The end result for us has been:

Reduced stress and better sleeping patterns.

Cognitive ease ( fewer worries = clearer thinking)

The ability to give, enjoy and plan without fear.

Even small steps toward simplifying, adapting to change and being comfortable in our decisions can have a huge impact of your future quality of life.

After all it’s not about more years , it’s about the freedom to enjoy them fully

29/07/2025

The Gentle Signs That Remind Us

Some evenings, when the day ends and the house is quiet, I find myself reflecting on how life continues to move — even when your heart is still catching up.

These past few months have asked a lot of us as a family.

Grief is such a personal thing… yet somehow, it also draws us closer.

We’ve all held our sorrow differently — but stood side by side sharing the grief.

And in the most unexpected places and moments, through the tears, the laughter and the deep silences — we keep noticing something…

Signs between the earthly and spiritual realm.

Appearing just when we need it — a quiet reminder that we are not alone.

A sign that love doesn’t leave — it simply changes form.

And that even through sadness, purpose remains.

It shows up in how we keep showing up for each other.

In the way we care for each other’s mental, physical and emotional health.

In the walks, the phone calls, the FaceTime’s, the messages , the intentional days filled with meaning — and the quiet nights filled with memory.

Purpose isn’t always big.

Sometimes, it’s as simple as choosing to hold on to the love even when the person we shared it with is no longer physically here.

So tonight, if you’re also grieving, or simply missing someone who was part of your every day — know this:

There are signs everywhere.

Gentle reminders that you’re still connected, still living, still loved.

And that, is purpose enough for today.

29/07/2025

When Purpose Meets Real Life

I’ve always believed that purpose is one of the most powerful drivers of longevity.

It gives us something to get up for.

Something to love, protect, nurture, or create.

Something that reminds us who we are — even when life gets heavy.

For me, purpose has always been wrapped in these four things:

My family

My health

Our travel

And a deep desire to live a long, meaningful life

But:

The past three months have tested that.

As a family, we’ve been moving through grief — each in our way, yet still holding each other in the shared silence of it all.

And I’ll be honest… keeping a healthy mindset through this hasn’t been easy.

Some days, I’ve had to scale everything right back — to simply breathe, walk, cry, and be.

Other days, I’ve found comfort in routine — in showing up for a walk, having a quite cuppa , or writing words like these.

And here’s what I’ve realised…

Purpose doesn’t leave us when life gets hard.

It’s not something you lose.

It just softens.

It pulls back a little so we can tend to what needs tending.

It waits patiently — while we gather ourselves.

We don’t have to perform our purpose.

We just have to honour it — even if that means slowing down, falling apart, and then rising again when the time is right.

Sometimes, just being here — for your family, your well-being, and the people you love — is the greatest act of purpose there is.

28/07/2025

It is in the quietness that I hear the whispers.

It wasn’t always easy for me to rest.

I was raised in a generation where you kept going no matter-what.

Where stillness was mistaken for laziness.

But when we moved into this next chapter of life, I realised something profound:

In stillness, I hear myself again.

I remember what matters.

I reconnect with my emotions.

I find space to breathe — and think clearly.

Some of my most emotionally balanced moments have come not from doing, but from pausing.

And now, I build little rituals of rest into my days — not to check out, but to check in.

Because longevity isn’t just about keeping going — it’s about knowing when to stop and listen.

Listen to the whispers.

28/07/2025

Rest Isn’t Lazy — It’s Longevity

Somewhere along the line, we were taught that rest is a reward — something you earn only after a long day of productivity.

However, the truth is that rest is not a luxury.

It’s a necessity.

It resets your nervous system.

Supports your immune function.

Keeps your heart and mind steady.

And it plays a crucial role in cognitive clarity — especially as we age.

Rest can come in many forms:

A good night’s sleep.

A quiet morning without rushing.

Sitting down midday to just be or read a good book.

Saying no to something that drains your energy.

It’s about time you stop proving your worth through exhaustion.

Because, longevity thrives when you honour your body’s need to rest.

So today, here’s your permission slip:

Rest.

Guilt-free.

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