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
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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
Covid Story
I know since 2020, just about everyone has contracted this terrible virus-except me. My number must have come up as it crashed in on my system Wednesday night. I will not elucidate on the gory events of the next 5 days, but it was intense. Hence, a break in the Donkey stories. However, I dedicate … Continue reading Covid Story
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
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
EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
I do love trees. Especially in winter when the deciduous ones have shed their lovely leaves to reveal their inner architecture. This winter has been especially cold with temperatures below normal. I felt it more acutely when my furnace stopped running. The furry ones and I were chilly for four days before a repair person … Continue reading EXCUISITE MOISTURE 2/20/25
Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
Living in we call ‘off the grid’ in the Maine woods is a way of life few of us ever get to experience. To me, it feels very attuned to the cycles and seasons of Nature. However, it is not for the faint of heart or old people! It also requires the willingness to live … Continue reading Winter in Maine 2/17/25 Story #101
The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
Dear friends If you have read any of my stories over the past years, you will know I have tried to capture the process of moving deeper into my life. I have written about my emotional journey, accompanied by pictures to add beauty to this challenging process. I hoped to illuminate and normalize the path. … Continue reading The 100th Story – On Being Quiet 2/1/25
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