Reflections (Part 1)

It is the New Year ~ 2022, and a time to reflect on my life...what I like, what I want to change. In the past, I have chosen 3 areas for improvement: my spiritual life, my physical body and health, and my interests. This year I find myself aware of my lack of exercise, my … Continue reading Reflections (Part 1) →

Magic in our lives

My sister once made a remark about magic to the effect, at least as I took it, that it was not real. I beg to differ. I see magic everyday in my life, but I must admit that I have to look for it. And, I bet you are wondering about this picture. Well, the … Continue reading Magic in our lives →

What’s my life purpose?

I have considered off and on since childhood various professions. And, the one that keeps coming back but always to the side...like not really seriously...is writing. Usually, it is a nudge or a wonderment. Could I? What would I write? I have tried my hand at poetry and even got published in an anthology once. … Continue reading What’s my life purpose? →

Hanukkah: My experience

I have had many Hanukkahs since I have chosen Judaism as my faith expression. And, most of them were shared with my mate, Ed. When he died, joy went out of a lot of those experiences that we shared. It has now been four years since he died. It has taken most of that time … Continue reading Hanukkah: My experience →

Reflections

This is the view to the west of my house. It is a frequent sight from my living room window, although not as colorful usually as it was this night. I chose this picture because it is the kind of beauty that causes me to reflect on the beauty of nature. It has been nine … Continue reading Reflections →

It is time…

January. The time I set goals for the year...the time I decide on expenses to eliminate...the time I make plans for the new year. I am considering these expenses: asking for a SELF and LHF refunds...Ancestry ($149/yr renews 2/28), Audible ($15/mo), this blog, Norton/McAfee, LTC insurance. Plans: Garden - what to plant: tomatoes, potatoes, onions?, … Continue reading It is time… →

Surprises

I had a couple of nice surprises today. First, the not-so-nice one. My Good Morning post on FB disappeared on me twice this morning! I was so frustrated that I just posted the one phrase - "Good Morning, y'all". This led to a couple of nice comments by some of my FB peeps about enjoying … Continue reading Surprises →

Is it in my mind?

Over the past month or so, I notice that going out to run errands and interacting with the public leads to not feeling well when I get home. I start coughing and generally feeling not quite fully me. Is it all in my mind? I don't think I am sick...but I am wondering if it … Continue reading Is it in my mind? →

Tough time of the year

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 →

2020: From my perspective/life

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 →