Life in General
Great Expectations–The Chapters That Did NOT Get Written
I had great expectations for my time here, but the reality was even better. Sometimes it’s important to let go of expectations, to see what transpires without them. Some of life’s finest gifts arrive that way. My gift this past month was making new friends and learning to appreciate this remarkable community in a whole new way. I just bet, in the long run, Tracy, Wanda, Janya and Alice will all be better off for it when I settle in, once again, to tell their story.
Read MoreTrigger Unhappy–Avoiding Anger and Embracing Patience
There I was on the telephone with my county treasurer’s office, holding in my hand the threatening letter they’d sent because my annual application for a business license had been two days late, and, according to their records, my 10% fine had not yet been paid. I had paid it, of course, immediately after receiving the…
Read MoreDon’t Blink, It’s Spring And This Is The Moment To Say Ahh. . .
This morning we finally found time to visit the rebirth of cherry blossoms on the tidal basin near the Jefferson Memorial. My husband and I took care of all the morning’s business, planning as we cleared kitchen counters and put away the homemade muesli and sourdough bread. We debated taking the dog. We debated taking…
Read MoreHerons, Egrets, Gators and Authors–which of these things is not like the others?
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when a day is going to be special. This past week our youngest son and his wife came to visit us in Sanibel, at least partly to get away from the snow at home in Ohio, and partly to see us. We will never ask for percentages. Of course the…
Read More2010–I’ve Looked at Life from Both Sides Now
There are always at least two ways to look at everything. Here’s the same beach this morning at sunrise. Moon at one end and sun rising at the other. I just had to turn my head to see them both. I’m hoping to remember this lesson. I just need to look the other way when I think…
Read MorePostcards from the Blue Ridge
I want you to enjoy what I’m enjoying right now. Happy autumn wherever you are.
Read MoreAll That Walking and Four New Pounds–The Mysteries of Weight Gain
I love vacation. The chance to read all the novels that have piled high beside my bed or cluttered my eReader. The long walks with no real destination in mind. The fabulous farm stand with fresh corn and juicy ripe tomatoes that’s five minutes from our rental cottage. Before leaving home this summer I told my…
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