It dawned on me this evening that I haven’t written a regular blog post in a while. Once we came back from Alaska, I honestly wasn’t feeling very creative. Snuffy and sneezy, yes…creative, not so much. But I’ve been reading a lot and posted a bit about our trip to Alaska. That counts, right? Whenever... Continue Reading →
Books vs. E-Readers
Absolutely! What, you wanted more? I love both! However. They both don’t love me. Of all the things I thought I’d have forever, it was the luxury of going to a library or bookstore, picking out what I wanted, and curling up to read it. There's just nothing like the scent and sound of turning... Continue Reading →
The Dishwasher
I'll admit it. I'm spoiled. The day our dishwasher decided to quiet quit our household, I thought I could handle it with grace and efficiency. How hard could it be with only two of us living in the house? Plus, we were going away for a weekend, so that only left a little over two... Continue Reading →
Growing Up vs. Growing Old
One of our kids recently asked me: “When does one feel like they have achieved adult status?” My response? I’ll let you know when I get there! For me, even at sixty, growing older does not mean totally growing up. I still love to play on the floor with my grandchildren, even if it’s harder... Continue Reading →
Expiration Dates and a Dirty Knife
The company where my husband works, and where I once worked, had a layoff today. It was huge, it was difficult for all involved, and I was sure I had a grip on things. I reminded friends that were still there to take care of themselves. Doing their usual routine, eating well, and getting decent... Continue Reading →
The Blog Pause
I feel great! Well, mostly great. Definitely, the best I've felt in a while. I mentioned in a previous post that a few medical things popped up that needed attention. Most of them would have made it easy to keep my blog updated. Except for this one little black, blue, and purple thing in the... Continue Reading →
Empty Nest (ish)
One of the things those of us that are parents look forward to is when our children grow up and move out on their own. Going to college doesn’t count (in my book). Granted, there are many who are sad when their nest is empty. I get it. That wasn’t me. I looked on with... Continue Reading →
Sixty-Thousand Mile Tune-up?
Or how to look forward to a tooth extraction? I tend to think of my body as a chassis for my soul. Most of you that know me know that I used to be an energy worker. (Okay, technically, I still am.) I assisted in teaching Tai Chi, practiced Reiki and more for many years.... Continue Reading →
Tools of the Day
My head is clear this morning! There are days when I have energy but can’t put more than a few thoughts together at a time. Or days, when I have energy and my head, is clear, but my left eye is a bit fuzzy. You get the idea, I’m sure. So, today I am debating... Continue Reading →
Packing
I'm running away. Well, only for a week, but I'm off to spend time with that mouse in Florida. As much as I'm looking forward to it, I'm astounded at how much I need to pack for a week's stay away. I take that back, it's not how much I need to pack, but what... Continue Reading →