# Chai on Life: Quilts, Chai, and Reinventing Yourself at Any Age

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Published: 2026-05-05T18:38:19+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of It's a Wrap with Rap, Lorie Kleiner Eckert—writer, storyteller, quilter, and author of Chai on Life—shares warm, candid stories about family, faith, and personal reinvention. She discusses turning quilts into books, finding meaning in everyday moments, and the Jewish idea of "chai" as a life-affirming theme. Lorie offers practical advice on writing, staying resilient through life changes, and taking one small step each day toward a new life. The conversation is full of humility, humor, and heartfelt takeaways meant to inspire readers of all ages. Sponsors: Barbara Grassey, author of "American Expat-Moving Abroad Solo After 60 Jay Setchell, author of "The Strength Within You It's Always Too Soon to Quit" Blue Sky CBD-Click link to order and receive 20% off first order https://www.bluesky-cbd.com/pages/_go_?ref=3251:615856&discount=ron Links: loriekleinereckert.com Etsy: lorie kleiner eckert https://itsawrapwithrap.com

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