The intensity of last year has left me a breathless and a bit tired. When I check in with myself, I only hear murmurings........ ‘be gentle with yourself. Rest for now. Don’t push.’ Consequently, I have shifted my focus to the details of my life and that which nourishes me. Beginning in the kitchen, one … Continue reading Close to Home 12/8/24
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Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Initially I started this web log as a vehicle for recording the events of my ‘retirement’ years and sharing my photographs with friends. I also hoped that if I slid into dementia, I would have tangible evidence of my rich, full life. My birthday month is like a personal New Year’s Eve. It is a … Continue reading Reflections on my 76th year –November 2024
Moonlight 9/13/24
My iPhone has the option to shoot in 'portrait' mode. When I edit the image, my kids appear as if they have been captured in moonlight Each day, I find it necessary to rest for a bit. One of the two siblings always find me and proceeds to demonstrate the fine art of napping. On … Continue reading Moonlight 9/13/24
End of June 6/30/24
The heat dome persists, and the spring flowers have long gone. Looking for beauty is a challenge as we head into deep summer in the high desert. Those plants that flourish are mostly the spiky things. However, as long as it is warm, we will continue having new batches of bunnies and birds. Remember the … Continue reading End of June 6/30/24
A Short Story
A number of challenges have arisen lately, both with my lung function and with some of my friends. It has been in my nature to figure out ‘why,’ determine a reason, choose a course of action then put my understandings in a box, and close the lid, thereby sealing my conclusions and point of view. … Continue reading A Short Story
feline adoration
The first cat I ever loved sauntered out of the woods and onto our porch. She was a lovely calico. Didn’t talk much but always came bearing gifts. Field mice were her specialty. To my knowledge, not a bird lost his life in her jaws. In the morning, we would discover her fresh gift-mouse-entrails on … Continue reading feline adoration
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