Comparing yourself to another is deadly. We either end up feeling ‘less than’ or ‘more than’ yet most of us do it without even thinking. Our ancestors’ survival often depended on being aware of who to follow, who to trust and how to maintain one’s place in the group. To a large extent our … Continue reading To compare 11.8.25
Author: Septuagenarian
stories within november 4, 2025
Each of us has lived a story.* Personally, there is nothing I like better than to hear a friend open up about her or his life. People are fascinating, and I am always curious to know someone a bit better. Sometimes as I am driving, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I picture each car being driven … Continue reading stories within november 4, 2025
Beyond stress 10.24.25
To be fair, the broker who convinced me to drop my expensive supplemental health insurance policy for Medicare and told me United Healthcare Medicare Advantage (UHC) wouldn’t even charge a monthly payment, and I would pay just a small co-pay per doctor visit. Cautionary Tale: “If it seems too good to be true – it … Continue reading Beyond stress 10.24.25
Stressors of 2025 10/13/25
I haven't been creative in months, so please bear with me as I stumble through this story. I guess it truly started in January when I enrolled in United Healthcare Advantage, believing it was a supplement to Medicare. In July my oxygen condenser was repossessed due to non-payment for 6 months. What followed was a … Continue reading Stressors of 2025 10/13/25
Da Boys – chapter 14 – da last
It was a rainy day in May of 2021 when we arrived for lunch with Susie and a visit with the donks. They were obviously thriving and happy in their new gorgeous digs. I decided to be the record keeper as Carol went to apply love to Styx and Louie. I couldn’t hear their voices, … Continue reading Da Boys – chapter 14 – da last
Out takes and memories
Change is the nature of the Universe. It was with heavy hearts that Carol and I bid farewell to Styx and Louie. The last we saw they were safely ensconced in the Gold Box with their little knapsacks packed heading with Susie to their new home in southern Colorado. We offer our gratitude for all … Continue reading Out takes and memories
snow day*
Every kid loves a Snow Day. The school closes, the busses don’t run, and they are free to play on the fresh white hills. The donks are no different. After a snowy night spent in a warm barn, when Carol opens the doors after breakfast-out they go! Her horse, RP, joined them for a good … Continue reading snow day*
winter coats
Susie and Carol are excellent horsekeepers. When winter comes, they pull out the blankets to protect their horses from the chill and wet snow. Styx and Louie arrived in the summer so as temperatures began to drop, they went shopping for coats for the boys. Stars for the tough guy and a solid for the … Continue reading winter coats
da ball
Styx and Louie love toys. This cloth covered ball is a perfect example. “Hey yous, wanna play?” You will notice how Louie can talk with his mouth full! Having trouble fitting through the gate, we heard Styx say, “I say there old chap, I have a distinct height advantage. I shall lift it.” “Nah, I … Continue reading da ball
Holiday decorations
As the winter holidays approached, we wanted to decorate something. In Colorado we rarely have a lovely background of snow-covered trees, fences or pastures in December. However, we wanted holiday pictures with the donks, so, Carol and I decided to decorate them! It was probably a ‘first’ for the boys and we had no idea … Continue reading Holiday decorations
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