Dec 13, 20213 minThis Is NOT How I Planned It!Retirement - I had long wanted to use my retirement as not only a time to relax, spend more time doing what I loved, such as reading more...
Oct 1, 20213 minThey Made a DifferencePeople come into our lives, and often, without knowing it, change us. Then, we move on, live our lives and lose touch. I've thought a lot...
Jun 24, 20212 minI'm a Grandma?Grandma - that's what I'm calling myself, anyway. Despite not having biological children, I've always been "Mom" to various cats, dogs...
May 26, 20212 minOur Curious LivesIs It the Real Life? I remember feeling strangely disconnected when I first shopped in a store again after months of sheltering in my...
Mar 26, 20212 minOne Thing and Another"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem Ain't that the truth? Happy belated 87th birthday to...
Mar 11, 20213 minThe MishmashSo much happening; so little time. Here's a mishmash until I can get my act together and settle on something to write. Without any votes...
Dec 16, 20201 minHere's to a Hopeful New Year"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." - Desmond Tutu No one will forget 2020. Everything from...
Sep 3, 20203 minIn the House With Cats x Four I held off as long as I could, but this post has to be about the cats who let us live with them. Aren't they nice? Greta Greta is a...
Jul 23, 20202 minFinding Peace Amidst ChaosI think one of the most difficult aspects of coping with the threat of COVID-19 and the horrific state of our country is the feeling of...
Jul 15, 20202 minOh, 2020!I had such plans for 2020. When I semi-retired in January, I thought, "Now's the time to work on projects I want to work on."