As soon as the countdown begins, 10-9-8…I am ready to welcome in the new year! No matter what happened in the previous 12 months, there’s always so much to look forward to! Day One begins with watching the Tournament of Roses Parade from the comfort of a recliner with hot coffee in hand. All theContinue reading “Taking Care This Year”
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For the Rest of Us
Sometimes we experience flashbacks of the show. Like waiting in a line for an eternity and feeling overlooked, one of us might say, “Remember the Chinese restaurant episode?” Or when ordering soup when out to eat, we may chuckle and say, “No soup for you!” Or when walking to our car after shopping, we mightContinue reading “For the Rest of Us”
Season’s Greetings 2024
With our presidential election decided Some are elated, others enraged Perhaps this is an important reason We all need to stay engaged. While it may seem difficult to reconcile And put our differences aside Maybe it’s a way we can begin To bridge the gap in our divide. At home we love being retired OurContinue reading “Season’s Greetings 2024”
Unplugged
It was the sound of silence that woke me one morning last week. No white noise from my sound machine and no gentle rumble of the heat turning on throughout our house. Startled, I looked over to check the time. No numbers were lit on our analog our clock. Bolting upright, I knew this couldContinue reading “Unplugged”
Deck the Halls
Why do I, or should I say we do it? Especially given there are a few sound reasons not to. Number one, it’s time consuming. Second, it’s dangerous, and number three, it’s short lived. If I had to guess, I’d say it takes a total of fifteen hours to complete the task and another fiveContinue reading “Deck the Halls”
Rock On!
Colorful lights strung along the eaves of homes twinkling bright in the dark of night. Sticky sweet peppermint candy canes swirling around in mugs of hot chocolate. Pine scented candles glowing and enlivening rooms with the smell of Christmas trees. Toasty warmth emanating from orange yellow flames dancing in fireplaces. Carols and noels we knowContinue reading “Rock On!”
Blessings
Just three days away, Thanksgiving is almost here. While many look forward to gatherings with family and friends around a table sharing a festive meal and enjoying traditions like watching the Macy’s Day Parade, cooking food together, and rooting for a favorite football team, I like Thanksgiving for another reason. It gives me time toContinue reading “Blessings”
Good Food Good Mood
Sustenance of life, food is the source of strength and nourishment. Not only do I love the taste of food, but the look, the aroma, the texture, and the sounds associated with eating like a good snap, crunch, or “‘uumm” as its being consumed. I enjoy food thoroughly! Lucky for me, my dad was aContinue reading “Good Food Good Mood”
GOATs in Our Kitchen
Now that the cooler weather has taken hold, I am spending more time in the kitchen. Simmering scents of stocks, soups, and stews constantly fill the room. Cooking means planning, planning means prep work, and prep work means finding the right tool for the job. Looking for a thingamabob the other day, I opened aContinue reading “GOATs in Our Kitchen”
Piece of Art, Peace of Mind
Seeing vibrant red, yellow, and orange leafed trees against a backdrop of purple mountains, attending a fall festival fundraiser called the Apple Squeeze in a quaint town center, and spending time on the east coast with family sharing food, news, and memories around dining room tables were a few highlights of my October. What aContinue reading “Piece of Art, Peace of Mind”
A Journal Journey 