So many of the traditions of this season have been naturalized into our culture. And, for some people, including me, the many of those same traditions were a part of my childhood. Then, later in life, I made choices that moved me into a different tradition...one that did not have Christmas trees or the Jesus … Continue reading Tough time of the year →

Oh, my! My last post was 3 months ago! So much has happened for me this year. When this year started, I had plans for lots of new things to learn. I had obtained a used camping trailer and wanted to try my hand a pulling it and exploring new places. I thought I would … Continue reading 2020: From my perspective/life →

I have been doing a "Blessings" post on FB for about a year...maybe longer. It usually reflects 3 things that happened the day before that gave me pleasure. Separately, I had picked up a newspaper magazine in my local library entitled "Bella" last fall. I meant to read it to see what it was about, … Continue reading Gratitude →

We all need affirmation from time to time. I have been posting a daily greeting and a daily blessing list on FB for over a year. Sometimes the post feels routine rather than new and fresh. Periodically I need someone to reflect that the posts touch or encourage them. I am buying stuff to make … Continue reading Just random thoughts →

As I said in the last post, I also made a list of interests: caring for leather, ancestry, stars, and shooting. Each of these are things I would like to do more of ... maybe. Let's start with stars. I signed up for a senior extended learning course at the University near me, but I … Continue reading Back to the lists: interests →

I recently found a list of hobbies and interests that I had written in the first of the year. My list included 5 hobbies and 4 interests. Hobbies: Camping, Photography, Birding, Gardening, and Reading. A hobby is "an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure" (internet dictionary). By that definition, I would need … Continue reading Hobbies and interests →

I've spent days and weeks doing things or existing...no in=between. I have cared for my yard and garden. I have sat and read, finishing quite a number of books. I have made regular posts of FB...a good morning greeting/meditation, a daily list of 3 blessings I have experienced, and many posts of thoughts throughout the … Continue reading Changing my focus →

Wow! I knew it had been awhile since I last posted, but I was surprised to see that it had been more than 2 months! However, I must admit to thinking recently that each week seems to fly by on butterfly wings. Am I that busy? I don't think so. I do try to keep … Continue reading How time flies →

Recently, I looked around my home and found that there were lots of piles of stuff on bed, tables, chairs...rooms needing dusting (a chore I really do not like), rooms needing organizing, decisions to be made about things, and some projects to complete. And, then I realized that there were other things needing my attention … Continue reading Energy and projects →

I bought a camping trailer in January that has not moved from my driveway since it was parked. Last month I finally got around to thinking about doing stuff with it...washing the pollen off, stocking it, fixing/installing the things that I have the kits for, and learning how to turn on the heat or air … Continue reading I took a step today →