From my journal: October 3, 2026, Newbury Park, California “…my blog anniversary will be here soon (10/20)…what a trip!” Just recently I realized that it has been six years since ajournaljourney.com went live. Wow! When I first started out, though retired, it was like having a new job. And the analogy that a new jobContinue reading “Year Six”
Category Archives: entertainment
One, two, three…Click!
I’m thoroughly enjoying fall and it’s just begun…hooray! Many cool weather days, cozy nights, and seasonal ventures to look forward to! Not to mention, holidays galore! When did national days honoring just about everything under the sun begin? If you are foodie among the nationally recognized days in October are Seafood Bisque Day, Pasta Day,Continue reading “One, two, three…Click!”
Treasures
With a bright pink strip along its sturdy spine, the rest of its cardboard shell remained a blank slate until I removed its plastic encasement, popped open my art supplies, and got busy. Soon purple, blue, orange, and pink flowers with green leaves emerged to adorn its cover. Looking at it now, the bottom right-handContinue reading “Treasures”
Rare and Magical
Returning from an early walk one Saturday morning in late May, we came upon a fox standing across the street in our cul-de-sac. Odd because it was broad daylight, the fox wasn’t running away, and it was looking straight at us. After a startled moment, we let ourselves into our backyard through our side gate.Continue reading “Rare and Magical”
Pure Enjoyment
The Great Outdoors has been calling me more than usual lately. As soon as the morning mist gives way to bright sunshine this is when all I want to do is put on my hat and sunglasses, grab a pick from my Summer Reads pile, pour myself a glass of iced tea, then head outContinue reading “Pure Enjoyment”
Growing Together
I can imagine how our neighbors felt. They sold their house and were ready to move on. Tying up loose ends they spent several weeks selling, donating, and rehoming household items. To make matters a little trickier, their next destination was not another house but the open road. Moving into their RV meant anything thatContinue reading “Growing Together”
Can Hardly Wait!
Although summer is still a month away, I have to admit that I’ve been engaging in an anticipatory activity as I await it’s arrival. I just can’t help myself. Yes, I know my goal each month this year is to practice mindfulness, to be present, to be in the moment but in this case, IContinue reading “Can Hardly Wait!”
Fill ‘er Up!
Just like any trip, hitting the open road takes some planning. Once a destination is decided on, all other considerations fall into place. Things like the best accommodations for you and your traveling companions, as well as the length of your stay. What to pack based on the location, the weather, and chosen activities. Then,Continue reading “Fill ‘er Up!”
Retire the word…please!
It’s not the concept that I mind. As a matter of fact, I’m enjoying it thoroughly. It’s the name, the term, really it’s the actual word that bothers me. Now I understand it originated in Europe in 16th century and is from the French word “retirer”. I know it was first used to describe “drawingContinue reading “Retire the word…please!”
A Dirty Job
Much to my dismay, my title as Queen of Clean has been recently threatened. If you know me, or have read my previous posts like A Breath of Fresh Air or Wash and Dry you know I pride myself on keeping our house in pristine shape. Washing, wiping, scouring, disinfecting, and sanitizing make my heartContinue reading “A Dirty Job”
