This past week or so, I have been re-establishing a new pattern to my daily life. I had a lot of planned big projects for my yard and quite a few costly upgrades required for my home/car. Now all are completed (or waiting for growth for the yard) and vendors paid. Some of that went … Continue reading Finding a new normal
Music for my soul
I do not have access as far as I have been able to determine to relaxing music that quietly fills the air in my home. All the radio stations that I can access are talk or rock or country or some other wordy genre. I have not found that quiet instrumental music that allows my … Continue reading Music for my soul
Observations: mind
I divided my observations post into two parts due to the fact that it would become a book if not separated! A year of exercise twice a week - focused gym training with weights and straps - led me to recognize a bunch of body changes. However, there have been other changes and challenges, too. … Continue reading Observations: mind
Observations: body changes
In May of 2025, I signed up for a gym. I had discovered that my new managed care health plan would pay for the membership, so, since my goal was to get stronger, I thought that I would give it a try. At the same time, I paid for a year of training - small … Continue reading Observations: body changes
May, already!
I can't believe that it is May. I am both amazed and a bit overwhelmed. I started this year with a couple of major projects planned: a new gate to my backyard and seeding my front yard. Then there was the usual maintenance of car and central air system and seeding the backyard. The new … Continue reading May, already!
Missing connection
I used to have Facebook on my phone for years...and then I felt that I was spending too much time scrolling, so I deleted that app. Now my only connection with my Facebook account is through my laptop, and I am only on it early AM usually daily. Otherwise, it sits in the computer room … Continue reading Missing connection
Have you ever had one of those days?
The type of day that everything falls apart in a kind of disastrous way...or so it seems. I had one like that yesterday. I thought the day was going swimmingly...health exercise test done, small group exercise training session done, hair cut done...and then I got the call. The simple call telling me that my home … Continue reading Have you ever had one of those days?
Feeling accomplished today
LOL! I wrote that title within the past couple of weeks and then did not create the post. And, today, I am not yet feeling so accomplished. That is fairly common for me, as I suspect it may be for others...maybe even you. Accomplishments do not hang around for those of us who are so … Continue reading Feeling accomplished today
Growing with Darla
I adopted Darla last August (2025). Initially she and I had a bit of a hard time adjusting; so much so, that I even considered whether or not I was the right person for this dog. However, to me, adopting or rescuing a pet means that I have made a commitment, which means not returning … Continue reading Growing with Darla
What I have been up to…
I began this new year of 2026 without particular goals or resolutions for my self. That is a bit unusual, since, even if I do not articulate them aloud to others, I usually know what I am aiming to work on for myself. And, to be honest, the areas that I choose to work on...to … Continue reading What I have been up to…
Feathers of My Mind 