Do you like mind games? If so, put yours to work on these two. What do the following words have in common – CRACKER, WALL, HOSE and FLY? Too easy? Then how about MUSSEL, BEAR, FLOWER, and SOLE? I truly love a challenging game, and this one has become my new obsession! If you haven’tContinue reading “Playing Those Mind Games”
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Grateful
Outdoor concerts on cool August evenings, dining al fresco in our backyard, picking out fresh strawberries at the farmer’s market…ah, just a few of the many pleasures I am enjoying this summer. All these experiences remind me of how fortunate I am to live the life I do and more so, to have an attitudeContinue reading “Grateful”
Stretch it Out
August has arrived, that month that borders lazy summer days and crisp autumn nights. Growing up I always thought of August as that last care-free month before school began. Summer’s last stand if you will. My quest for calm this month is ideal for transitioning to our next season. But as always, I need toContinue reading “Stretch it Out”
A Little Time Away
I have nothing to complain about. I’m retired now. Robert is, too. Our time is our own. We live in a town small enough to know our neighbors and big enough to meet new people. We have friends nearby and family not too far away. We live on a quiet cul-de-sac and only a 15-minuteContinue reading “A Little Time Away”
List It!
Until recently, I didn’t know there was a term for a person like me. One who loves to put pen or pencil to paper, then number or bullet items that all belong in a specific category. Listophile, listoholic, or listomaniac…it doesn’t matter what you call me, I’ll answer to any of them. Or you canContinue reading “List It!”
New-Fangled Language
The date was December 3, 1992. While I had just started my first job in the non-profit industry as an Assistant Director of Development with the Senior Coordinating Council in Palo Alto, California, something life-changing happened in the UK. Most likely, more than one amazing thing occurred that day, but the one I am referringContinue reading “New-Fangled Language”
Hot Days Cool Treats
Orange, Lemon Lime, Strawberry, Berry Punch, Grape, and Tropical Punch were the original flavors. Always a purist, orange was my favorite, strawberry came in second, grape third. Touted as a way to beat the heat, I remember them well. Even though they are consumed in their frozen state, you’ll find them shelved in the juiceContinue reading “Hot Days Cool Treats”
Taste-tea!
It’s mid-year and July is here! With the temperatures heating up, I’m ready to pursue yet another way to chill. Literally and figuratively. First, let me tell you about June’s listening experience. Tuning into adagio music really did put me at ease. With its slow and steady beats between 55-65 per minute, it was soContinue reading “Taste-tea!”
Not Just for Kids
Noshing on picnic lunches, attending outdoor concerts, lazing at the beach, barbequing burgers in the backyard, bringing kids to the park, watching movies under the stars, hanging out in a hammock, visiting museums, vacationing with family, flying kites, catching up with friends, stargazing, swimming, chilling at the library, hiking on nature trails, devouring an iceContinue reading “Not Just for Kids”
The Little Things
Pressed for time, inundated with tasks, and perhaps faced with multiple responsibilities, it’s no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed. Add to that the constant barrage of information, data, and news coming at us from all of our devices. And, depending upon your stage in life, you may also be caring for children, grandchildren, evenContinue reading “The Little Things”
A Journal Journey 