As the sun began to set over the lush forest, my husband and I frantically ran through the dense foliage. “Oh my god! What is that?” I yelled. “I don’t know,” was the response. “But it’s coming straight for us. Run!” All around us, the ground shook with the thunderous footsteps of the dinosaurs weContinue reading “Back to the Past”
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Not an Aesop Fable
A couple of weeks ago, we discovered two strawberries in a flower garden and an egg (like the kind you would buy in a store) on the other side of the yard, slightly under a bush. Strange? Indeed. How in the world did these items end up in our yard? We quickly ruled out ourContinue reading “Not an Aesop Fable”
Moon over Miami?
Sigh. The moon. So big, so beautiful, so bright. It never fails to appear in the night sky. It is a constant, always there to remind us just how small we humans really are on this planet Earth, in this solar system we call home. The moon has always fascinated me, ever since I firstContinue reading “Moon over Miami?”
Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving
Lawn bowling? It’s for old people, right? Ha! First off, I am “old.” Secondly, it is not just for old people, and wearing white is not a prerequisite. Lawn bowling is for all ages and fashion statements. In fact, in our sixties, my husband and I are among the oldest in the recreational league weContinue reading “Lawn Bowling: a sport evolving”
Living in Congruence
Whenever I hear something I find interesting or see something that sparks a creative fire in me, I make a note of it on my phone. I’m sure I’m not alone in this practice. However, sometimes my notes are not all that clear. Half a sentence here, shorthand there, a name. I was looking atContinue reading “Living in Congruence”
Do you suffer from gerasophobia?
I’m a bit worried these days. You see, I think I suffer from gerascophobia. When I think about it, I get scared. My heart races a bit, and I feel sad. I dread it. I joke about it. But deep down inside, I am worried about it. Embrace it? Nope. Not on your life. YouContinue reading “Do you suffer from gerasophobia?”
To Toss or not to toss
After doing some painting in our house, I stared at the bare walls and debated which photos to hang. You see, before painting, the walls were cluttered with framed family photos and other art. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to re-hang all the family photos. My 30-year-old son suggested I just toss them. “NoContinue reading “To Toss or not to toss”
Don’t get scammed!
We had a major snowstorm the other day. We’re talking close to 30 cm in a few hours. Streets were impassable, and although city crews did get out quickly and clear the main roads, residential areas were a nightmare for days. The next thing I knew, I was getting texts from delivery companies informing meContinue reading “Don’t get scammed!”
My Inner Hag
“Our journey through the second half of life is above all a psychospiritual journey. It’s a time for what Carl Jung called ‘individuation’ – the process by which each of us becomes more whole, and fully embodies the unique gift which we bring to this world, at this time.” These are the words of Dr.Continue reading “My Inner Hag”
Find Your Awe
When was the last time you saw, felt, smelled, or did something that left you speechless and made your heart soar and your brain do a happy dance? When did you last experience awe? I bet your mind is now going to your latest vacation or flipping back through the major events and milestones ofContinue reading “Find Your Awe”
Wanderings Art 