A bit about my guy I don’t write a lot about Russ, even though I met him when I was 21. That's a long forty-three years ago. He was the only guy about who I called Mom after a second date (okay, it was more than a date) to say I was in love. I … Continue reading Between the Lines of Life and Fiction
Willamette River Channel near West Linn and Lake Oswego. What bucket list? Don't get me wrong. I remain healthy and pretty fit (I think) for someone in their early 60s. Yet, when I read this week's tragic account of a skydiving plane going down, it got me thinking about my bucket list. Or even more … Continue reading Writing the Bucket List for the Second Half
In this Entry:Practicing Patience/ Our remarkable bodiesRambling Tips/ Accessible walksBook Recommendation/ Betty Practicing Patience Okay, bear with me faithful readers. But yes, watching skin heal from a second degree burn has allowed me to practice the fine art of patience. And observation. Two things my "quick to be and act" nature isn't always good at. … Continue reading Life’s (sometimes surprising) Joys
As this blog idea came to me, I resisted. After all, with so many challenges in the world, why should I be writing about drinking tea? A moment later, though, I pushed back against that worry. Yes, the fact that I look forward to my morning cups of tea, to be alone in the world … Continue reading The Joy of Morning Tea Rituals