For years I have said our house is too small. I just realized today that it is not. It is the perfect size for us. The problem is not with the size of the house. The issue lies with the amount of stuff we have and keep amassing. I don’t know what the problem is.Continue reading “What’s in that closet?”
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Back to School. Not.
The leaves are starting to turn colour. The evening air has a crispness that only means one thing: it’s back to school! No matter how old I am, September always arrives with a bit of excitement for me. It’s kind of like New Year’s without the snow and without the pressure of resolutions. September usedContinue reading “Back to School. Not.”
Back to the Past
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”
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”
Second Time Around
In just a couple of days, I will re-retire. What a strange word! Or wait, is it really a word? Or is it something I’ve just conjured up to describe my situation? It doesn’t matter. When it comes right down to it, I am retiring again. Yes, three years ago, I decided to retire afterContinue reading “Second Time Around”
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?”
Pet Power
As I write this blog, I am away from home looking after my “grand dog”, Bruce. Bruce is a nine-year-old English Bulldog. He is adorable, although I must admit I was terrified when my daughter told me she had adopted a bulldog from the local animal shelter. It was a surprise for her, as sheContinue reading “Pet Power”
Wanderings Art 