We had a wonderful storm this week. It was all I could do not to cancel appointments and go take photographs. Luckily the snow continued throughout the day, and I was able to shoot. The images remind me of all the old fairy tales set in winters snow. The sense of winter is magical for … Continue reading SNOW 12.6.25
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Seeing things 12/1/25
For as long as I can remember, I have always seen things that others don’t seem to notice. Most of them make me smile. It started with grandmother’s old telephone. Old Telephone - I saw a daffodil The one everyone does is to see things in the clouds. They provide a rich pallet for the … Continue reading Seeing things 12/1/25
Noticing 11.17.25
My body is definitely slowing down. Each step I take necessitates carefully evaluating the ground before me. Between arthritis, numb soles, and shortness of breath, hurrying is out of the question. In a previous story, “To Compare,” I learned how deadly it is to compare myself to others, now I have met her first cousin. … Continue reading Noticing 11.17.25
Appreciations 11.9.25
Remember that old song, “You’ve gotta dance like nobody’s watching?” This morning, I received a lengthy email from a dear friend. She wrote that she has read all my stories, intended to write something and her busy life got in the way. My heart felt warm and expanded right out of my ribcage. Perhaps there … Continue reading Appreciations 11.9.25
To compare 11.8.25
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
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
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