How aging is showing up and unexpected joys

Also: three great books, college memories, and staying in the moment

First: Hello! This is my first Saturday post. Today’s edition is free to all subscribers, and I am so happy you’re here and reading. Starting in November, these Saturday newsletters will be for paid subscribers only. I’ll still be posting pieces for all subscribers, but these will be more intermittent, likely a couple of a times a month. If you’re inter…