How can it be 11-01-2023? A few weeks ago, I decided I resembled Venus—like the planet of love, my days are longer than my years. I also realized that I’ve been in denial—I’m not getting old; I am old. I don’t feel so old, and then someone takes a photo of me and posts it online, and there’s no way to remain in denial. 2023 is old, too, so I’m in good company. The green … [Read more...]
Negative thoughts interfere with new season joy
Fall is my favorite season, and here we are in September—the colors, sounds, scents, and knowing a break from yard work is just around the corner brings a sense of calm and closure. They say summer is lazy and hazy, but for me, it’s autumn. I like the time of being in-between blazing heat and icy sidewalks, the need for a light jacket, and the time to reflect, evaluate, and … [Read more...]
It’s a ‘shake it off’ season
Friday is April. Yay! It feels similar to approaching graduation—hope for the future. Sunshine, flowers, and time on the patio will soon replace dark, cold days. I enjoy the seasons. Sure, it is nice not to shovel snow and plan the day before looking out the window, but the ebb and flow of the seasons add joy to my life. My granddaughter tells me, “Grandma, we should only … [Read more...]
Thank you, Mother Nature
Isn’t autumn beautiful and fun? The vibrant colors, the slowing down of summer yard work, pumpkins everywhere, and a trick-or-treat holiday add up to my favorite time of year. I’ve never really understood the hoopla of Halloween, but I have many memories of great times while dressed up and acting silly. The most fun was when nobody could figure out who was under the mask. My … [Read more...]