Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
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October Ramblings…
Is it just me, or did October fly by? I've had a busy month, with tennis practice, gym workouts, mahjong games, reading, adding finishing touches to travel plans, and making healthy meals. This weekend, we are in Miami, visiting our daughter and SIL. Life is full. Pondering I just finished reading 'My Friends' by Fredrik …
Conversations With Trees
Terri, at Second Wind Leisure Perspective, has challenged us to present photos of 'Trees' this week. We all know that trees are essential to life, but they are also important to our emotional well-being, and they embody characteristics that we embrace - patience, tolerance, and resilience. When you think of your favorite walk in nature, …
Are We At a Fork in the Road?
Time away from home often leads to reflective moments, especially when life is somewhat unsettled. For nearly two months in April and May, we didn't think about where we might live in the future, or what that might look like. Not once did we lament over the failed contract to sell our home, or that …
The Color Pink
Terri, at Second Wind Leisure Perspective, has invited us to 'think pink' this month. My mind immediately goes to Pink Panther, Barbie, the recording artist Pink, Pepto Bismol, and the universal symbol of Breast Cancer awareness. For various reasons, mostly childhood trauma (Barbie and Pepto Bismol), I am not going to talk about any of …
Picture Retirement 