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Excelling to the End

Excelling to the End

By Janet Spencer

Excelling to the End is a podcast for and about people age 55 to 105 and those who love us. We want to encourage each other to learn new things and make friends
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A String of Blue Bead

Excelling to the End Dec 26, 2023

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A String of Blue Bead

A String of Blue Bead

Jonny’s annual Christmas story
Dec 26, 202307:08
December 24, 2023

December 24, 2023

Dec 24, 202304:50
Seniors represent remembering

Seniors represent remembering

A little piece from “Breaking the Age Code “ by Becca Levy, PhD
Sep 29, 202303:33
Someone to watch over me.

Someone to watch over me.

Do you have people who would check on you if they didn’t hear from you for a while
Aug 28, 202307:58
Getting Together

Getting Together

Examples of fun ways to get together.
Aug 14, 202318:34
Mapleton my Hometown

Mapleton my Hometown

Walking around Mapleton, the town I grew up in.
Aug 12, 202306:11
Places to go people to see

Places to go people to see

Ways to overcome loneliness and boredom.
May 23, 202311:49
Reminders to exercise

Reminders to exercise

Reminders to exercise and make it fit in your life
May 19, 202302:06
Frustrations in my Stroke recovery

Frustrations in my Stroke recovery

Some thoughts about my stroke recovery. Do a little at a time.
Feb 23, 202322:32
Confidence

Confidence

Thoughts about gaining confidence by trying to do things.
Feb 01, 202309:22
My stroke recovery

My stroke recovery

These are just my journal of thoughts about my stroke recovery.
Jan 27, 202342:52
The Polar Express

The Polar Express

4th annual Christmas story read by Jonny
Dec 24, 202207:08
Labor Day

Labor Day

Thoughts and memories of Labor Day
Sep 06, 202208:04
How do you file papers?

How do you file papers?

I need to learn how to file papers so I can find them quickly.
Aug 25, 202206:52
January

January

January is the longest darkest month of the year. How can I be happy and learn and keep busy doing good things
Jan 04, 202206:38
Special Delivery

Special Delivery

Special Delivery! Our third annual Christmas story read by Jonny
Dec 25, 202102:20
I’m thankful for…

I’m thankful for…

Some reflections on gratitude, as I walk in the fall leaves.
Nov 21, 202108:56
What do I want to do next with my life?

What do I want to do next with my life?

Looking forward not back.
Nov 05, 202108:40
Missions for Seniors

Missions for Seniors

Many senior missionaries serve at home or around the world.
Sep 11, 202110:32
Davies brothers and sisters reunion in Manti July 24 2021

Davies brothers and sisters reunion in Manti July 24 2021

Davies reunion
Sep 08, 202148:26
Just keep moving

Just keep moving

Just keep moving, don’t get stagnant.
Aug 08, 202106:42
Brothers and sisters memories

Brothers and sisters memories

Brothers and sisters sharing memories
Jul 31, 202137:06
What does this make possible?

What does this make possible?

When 1 thing ends, what should I do next.
Jul 20, 202106:44
What have you learned from the pandemic?

What have you learned from the pandemic?

What have you learned from going through the pandemic? Have you learned a craft or learned something that will help you later?
May 21, 202105:11
I Can Because I Do

I Can Because I Do

What are some things that you can do because you keep practicing?
Apr 22, 202109:44
Preserving ancient crafts

Preserving ancient crafts

I want to learn to how do tatting. How can we not lose older crafts?
Mar 21, 202111:06
Enjoying a spring walk

Enjoying a spring walk

I enjoyed walking in the early spring and talking about painting and knitting
Mar 15, 202105:54
Let People Help You

Let People Help You

Help people feel loved valued and appreciated by letting them help you
Jan 29, 202110:20
Things to work on in 2021

Things to work on in 2021

Things I am going to do every day so I can improve.
Dec 31, 202012:60
Second Annual Christmas Story Readings

Second Annual Christmas Story Readings

My son Jonny reads some Christmas stories
Dec 21, 202004:34
Keep learning and growing

Keep learning and growing

Stay young by setting goals
Dec 04, 202014:39
To Dye or Not to Dye My Hair

To Dye or Not to Dye My Hair

This is just a fun discussion with Dee and Pat about dyeing our hair.
Nov 10, 202008:28
Why I’m Grateful for Hard Things.

Why I’m Grateful for Hard Things.

What do we learn from going through hard things.
Nov 05, 202008:35
Grandpa Reads the Comics star Craig

Grandpa Reads the Comics star Craig

Craig tells about his YouTube show “Grandpa Reads the Comics” About his family and their traditions
Oct 21, 202018:40
He or she who writes receives

He or she who writes receives

Write a note to a relative or friend to let them know you are thinking about them
Oct 13, 202011:52
Autobiography

Autobiography

The importance of recording your stories. Autobiography, tell your car stories
Sep 29, 202011:43
Plant the seeds

Plant the seeds

You just have to keep planting seeds and be patient and things will work out
Sep 22, 202002:54
Connected Trees and People

Connected Trees and People

How can I connect with people better
Sep 15, 202009:25
Rebuilding your Health https://thewholesomelife.info/

Rebuilding your Health https://thewholesomelife.info/

Fred helps people to rebuild their health.
Sep 08, 202016:15
Be a noticer

Be a noticer

Notice things as you go through life
Sep 01, 202008:55
Tribute to Lois

Tribute to Lois

A tribute to my dear friend Lois
Aug 23, 202010:30
Eldon’s haircut

Eldon’s haircut

My little brother had long hair when he was a toddler. The story of Eldon’s haircut
Aug 18, 202002:35
Exercise

Exercise

Get some exercise
Aug 13, 202011:13
What is good in your life.

What is good in your life.

Grateful thoughts and friends bring me happiness
Aug 09, 202004:18
What should I do with my life

What should I do with my life

Talking through decisions about what to do with my life
Jul 30, 202011:27
Keep the Commandments

Keep the Commandments

If we keep God’s Commandments we will prosper in the Land
Jul 12, 202006:41
Summer morning walk

Summer morning walk

Get your walking shoes on and enjoy a beautiful summer morning walk with me
Jul 10, 202009:06
You’re Not Alone

You’re Not Alone

I wrote a list of the people I know. I am not alone.
Jun 30, 202007:46
Janet and Elaine talking about our Mom

Janet and Elaine talking about our Mom

Memories of our Mom for family only
Jun 22, 202044:29
Reach out to the Elderly

Reach out to the Elderly

Some ideas of ways to reach out and encourage elderly family and friends.
Jun 19, 202006:34