Preface: I have used this web journal to record my deepening journey into self-knowledge. Interspersed with these tales, my camera and I have had many experiences of pure fun and laughter. During the time they lived close to me, I took every possible opportunity to capture the antics of two delightful donkeys. This month, with … Continue reading two Donkeys – a love story
Author: Septuagenarian
Tenacity 7/31/25
I have been reading Imani Parry’s new book, Black and Blues. I am once again reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. Many of us white Americans have not survived that level of trauma, but some have. Each being is born with the will to grow. I believe it is a Divine Spark. Nature … Continue reading Tenacity 7/31/25
just cows 7/19/25
Every day on the road to the barn, I pass a herd of angus cattle. In the heat of the summer, they bunch together in community to share the benefit of group tail swatting. The guy lying in the foreground bears the rancher's brand. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it. Apparently, he … Continue reading just cows 7/19/25
why? 7/11/25
A dear friend recently asked me “Why do you keep doing this? Why do you keep putting yourself through all this emotional turmoil? Another asked, why don’t you just get over it and move on?” It gave me great pause. I have never even asked myself that question. So here is what I know so … Continue reading why? 7/11/25
Name-Calling 7/4/25
In the past six months, a couple of good (now former) friends became angry with me. Each of them engaged in some vitriolic name calling followed by blocking any further communication. Among the mudslinging was a diagnosis of me as a narcissist. Hearing it for a second time, got my attention. 'What if I am … Continue reading Name-Calling 7/4/25
Loss 6/25/25
This year in April I experienced a painful loss. Previously, I learned about the period of disorientation that follows a death but was not prepared for my own experience. I was submerged in intense emotions, but didn’t connect the deluge of feelings with loss. Nor did I understand what was flooding into my brain. Neurochemicals. … Continue reading Loss 6/25/25
My Silence 4/4/25
I participated in a class where the question was asked: “Where are you right now in response to the current state of our country and the world?” I became mute. I have been silent up until now. Afraid to take a position. Afraid of offending those who see these times from a different political point … Continue reading My Silence 4/4/25
Living in Space 3/19/25
I watched the astronauts exit the capsule after 9 months on the space station. The capsule splashed down in the ocean and was lifted onto a ship specially designed for that purpose. The commentator talked about the odor of the tight space, especially over time, and mentioned how it must be to smell the sweet, … Continue reading Living in Space 3/19/25
What do you see? 3/12/25
I had breakfast with a dear friend yesterday. She is a very giving mother, grandmother and partner. Many in the family depend upon her generosity. As I listened, I could see and sense the resulting toll of so much service on her body. Driving home, I felt a deep fatigue. Upon further reflection, I remembered … Continue reading What do you see? 3/12/25
A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
I do my best to stay aware of the news both domestically and internationally. Admittedly taking it all in is like trying to drink from a firehose. I get overwhelmed, saddened, and my heart goes out to those experiencing the effects of any current proclamation. Physically, I sense I’m about to grit my teeth, belt … Continue reading A SMALL STEP 2/24/25
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