10/14/2026

"Even a wounded world

is feeding us.Even a 

wounded world holds 

us, giving us moments 

of wonder and joy. I

choose joy over despair."

~Robin Wall Kimmerer

Of course sometimes

we despair ... what we

see and hear in our own

worlds, in the news, and

shared heartbreak.

Obviously, 'tis difficult  

to choose joy with these 

sorrows in the background.

Still, if we are to survive,

we must not only choose

joy, but add as much joy

to the world as we can

create.

Bears pondering ... How

can I add joy to my world?

Methinks ... a strong 

commitment is needed!

10/13/2026

"Your job is to lift

the fallen, to restore

the broken, and to

heal the hurting."

The Spiritual Quest

A much needed fab

reminder of what we

should be about . . .

. . . and yet, here we

are 'midst the Me Me

Generation.

When I was teaching

I saw so many people

on a daily basis. Alas,

now that I'm retired,

I see only a handful.

Nonetheless, 'tis my

handful and I'll help

in any way I can . . .

Blessed be.

10/12/2026

Columbus Day as 

a child; Indigenous

Peoples' Day as an

adult . . .

Methinks the name

change most apropos.

I sorrow to think of

overcrowded lands;

cities & towns, aves

& streets, forests &

hills.

What this land must

have looked like . . .

before Columbus 

came ashore.

So longing for peace,

for clean, for friendly,

for decent.

Perhaps, today is a

good reminder . . .

10/11/2026

So love me a wee

slip of silver at new

moon time!

Many meanings are

attributed to the new

moon. I find this line

of thought refreshing . . .

From the new moon

ascending to the full,

I like to add positive

thoughts and actions

each day.

From the full moon

descending to the new

moon, I like to ponder

those things which I

need to remove from

my life.

Watching the moon

grow and/or diminish

on a daily basis is a

good way to keep in

touch with personal

growth.

Blessed be!

10/10/2026

"Mother Earth, teach

me to touch soil often

enough to remember

I am part of nature."

~Tara Isis Gerris

Sooooo love me our

mother . . . Methinks

she is the gift that

keeps on giving!

When I am sad, all I

have to do it sit out a

while and my heart

gladdens.

When I am happy,

elated, joyful . . . I sit

outside and feel Mother

holding me in her arms.

Bottom line, in all kinds

of weather, all our joys

and sorrows, Mother is

there for us.

How, oh how, can I ever

thank her enough?!

10/09/2026

Today is that special

day for one I  call, my

d) all of the above.

Neighbors first of all,

sisters in our beliefs,

sometimes mothers,

other times daughters,

FACers of the first

degree . . .

Need I go on?!

Living out here w/no

neighbors, 'twas a fine

day in paradise when

she and hub come on

our horizon.

Today, I send her many

a thank you, hugs and

happiness.

Happiest of all b-days

woman!!!

10/08/2026

"I like days that unfold

instead of being scheduled."

~Wilderness Times

Methinks we're talking

retirement here . . .

Sooooo love me these

lazy morns, breakfast

at any hour of the day,

a spur of the moment

plan!

Sitting outside w/ a cold

one, watching for bear,

seeing the trees turning.

Enjoyed my teaching

years; I still dream most

nights that I'm in the

classroom.

Yet, this much deserved

retirement is that special

dessert at the end of the

perfect banquet . . .

10/07/2026

Methinks one of the

things that happens

on an important b-

day would be taking

a look back.

Been recalling some

things of my younger

self . . . mostly food.

Sooooo, had me a dill

pickle and mayo sand-

wich. The bad thing is

I had no rye bread . . .

just one English muffin.

OMG ... this may have

been one of the worst

things that has ever

passed my mouth. 

Yuck! And may I say,

YUCK again?!

I much enjoy recalling,

but I'm going to think

waffles or pancakes 

next time I get an urge!

10/06/2026

"There is room for 

all of us at the fire."

~S. Blackthorn

I find myself missing

fire . . .

Rather hurts my heart

that there are those who

mistreat and misuse fire.

So many forests burned,

homes lost, people killed.

Still, ever so grateful 

we have a fireplace in 

the cabin. Couldn't live

without it!

Well pleased we were

able to purchase a gas

fire for outside. Not

quite the same, but

lovely nonetheless.

Who do I tell . . . "I'll be

good if only you let me

have a fire!"

Pretty please?!

10/05/2026

"Grief and desire coexist." 

~Victoria Erickson

So love and enjoy the

bits, pieces of wisdom

that pop up on a daily

basis.

And, although I read

daily, I recall thinking

one must read entire

books in the search for

wisdom.

Wonder if this is an 

age thing? Perhaps in

the prep for one's latter

years, wisdom springs

up all around.

However it be, so love

me some wisdom. Bring

it on . . . 'tis ever and

much needed.

10/04/2026

"Maybe the best plans

are the ones that leave

room for the day to

surprise you."

~Wilderness Times

One of the things I like

about October would be

the surprises it brings

to the table.

As I celebrate the entire

month, I watch closely

to see what each day 

will bring. Surprises ahoy!

Yesterday it was a blue jay

and a b-day hug from the

postman. Who knows what

today will bring?!

10/03/2026

"The older I get, the

more I understand the

value of having nowhere

to be." ~Wilderness Times

Retirement began for

moi, the day we moved

into the cabin.

Having taught for 41

years in two countries,

I wasn't sure I'd enjoy

retirement.

And, indeed I do! I

always feel sad when

someone comments

that they are board

with retirement.

Today, my third day

of October, I can't

wait to see how the

day unfolds . . .

10/02/2026

I so do NOT get

what is happening

'round here!  

36° on October 2nd?!

We had no winter,

just the one snow.

Summer was lovely.

But what, now we're

skipping Fall altogether?

I've always loved summer

best, yet I enjoy Autumn

a great deal. I hate to see

it overlooked.

Methinks I need someone

to give me a good talking

to!!!