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The Book of Life

Oct 15, 2012
by Caroline Miller
Carmen Dell'Orefice, Herman Wouk, Iris Apeil, The Caine Mutiny, The Lawgiver
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Each day I take up my writing with a new understanding about time. The race is on.

I turned 76 a while ago, not an auspicious number, but as I observed then, still a milestone. Having left the “Third Chapter” of my life — that period between 65-75 when one is retired, healthy and with enough peace of mind to contribute good sense to the world — I find entering the “Fourth Chapter” a bit scary, my health and mental acuity no longer gifts to be taken for granted.

Still, even at my age, there are others to guide me. Herman Wouk is one. At 97, this Pulitzer Prize winner and author of The Caine Mutiny, is about to publish his 13th novel, The Lawgiver. He could have rested on his laurels and turned his back on the arduous task of writing, but I understand why he’s continued. At 97 he has more to say than he did when he was 76.

Two older women also serve as role models. Iris Apeil ran her husband’s a hugely successful textile business for many years. At 91, she’s decided to turn her hand to designing fashion accessories. And fashion model, Carmen Dell’Orefice, 80, continues to walk the runways, most recently, for Alberta Ferretti’s 2011 collection.

In an interview for his new book, Herman Wouk was asked how he would like to die. His reply was, “Not much.” I agree. As long as there are hands that touch and eyes that see, let the book of life continue.

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(Carmen Dell’Orefice courtesy of www.huffingtonpost.com)

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  1. Lorene Scheelk October 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm Reply
    “It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.” ― Andy Rooney I can only hope to be 76 years young like you. -Lorene
    • Caroline Miller October 16, 2012 at 8:27 am Reply
      Thank you, Lorene, for sharing the Andy Rooney quote. How true. How like Andy Rooney to give us paradox. Thanks for the smile you gave us all.

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Portland, Oregon author Caroline Miller had distinguished careers as an educator, union president, elected official and artist/advocate.

Her play, Woman on the Scarlet Beast, was performed at the Post5 Theatre, Portland, OR, January/February 2015

Caroline published a serialized novelette, Marie Eau-Claire, on the website, The Colored Lens.  She also published the story Gustav Pavel,  a parable about ordinary lives, choice and alternate potential, on the website Fixional.co.

Caroline has published five novels

  • Getting Lost To Find Home
  • Ballet Noir
  • Trompe l’Oeil
  • Gothic Spring
  • Heart Land

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