The wisdom of regrets

As we celebrate Labor Day weekend here in the States, I’m rereading my book, Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife. A memoir in journal form, the book invites you to think more deeply about your wisdom years. Below is the first entry. Enjoy your weekend!

September 30th

I woke this morning to a cool breeze drifting through the bedroom window. It’s starting, I thought to myself. Winter will be here before you know it. Seems like only yesterday I was mixing compost and s...