08/17/2026

"I believe in kindness.

Also in mischief. Also

in singing, especially

when singing is not

necessarily prescribed."

~Mary Oliver

So adore this woman!

Have done so my entire

life . . .

She makes me give a

think or two about my

own beliefs.

I believe in . . .

   ~a good read

   ~beauty of Mother Nature

   ~children kind and loving 

   ~friends going the distance

   ~gentle rains

   ~long lived friendships

   ~quiet evenings

   ~summer

   ~sunrises and sets

Methinks 'tis wise to check

out one's beliefs from time

to time!

Indeed they matter . . .

08/16/2026

Sooooo love me some

Sundays . . .

 . . . waking up to the 

new week, new ideas,

new opportunities and

new chances.

New Year's day, also a

time of new beginnings,

only shows itself once 

a year. Whereas, we

have 52 Sundays with

the same opportunities.

Today I get to see my

kids and my guys across

the street, as it were. My

son is cooking and I can

already feel a cold one 

in my hand.

Conversations flow, love

peeks out from everywhere

and I am one happy camper!

Pray have a blessed week!

08/15/2026

"If the moon has taught

us anything, it is we do

not have to be whole in

order to shine." Folklore

Wow! Food for thought

indeed . . .

I doubt many of us focus 

very much on shining.

Still, surely we ponder

being an example to our

children, grand children,

students.

Bottom line, no need to

be concerned w/shining,

just loving our kith and

kin with all we have to

offer!

Blessed be . . .

08/14/2026

"People who accept trinkets

from crows, find meaning

in feathers, rocks, and shells,

are easily delighted by the

moon and stars, and believe

places and objects hold

memories, are my kind of

people." ~WCSS

This quote absolute delights!

I've ever and always been like

this. Still, I understand those

who are fairly normal, unlike

moi, are not.

As my little bro was blind and

I cared for him each day for

several hours, I can't help but

wonder if this didn't play a part.

If I found a pretty feather, for

example, I'd place it in his hand

and describe it to him. Some of

the time he'd actually collect

the items I would give him.

Methinks Mother Nature is

rather beyond phenomenal.

Bless her and bless her again

for all her wondrous gifts!

Blessed be . . .

08/13/2026

"The deeper that sorrow 

carves into your being, the 

more joy you can contain."

~Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

I've always loved K. Gibran.

I read The Prophet as a young

girl; it impacted my entire life.

One of the things I particularly

appreciated about The Prophet,

was the essay type writing about

different subjects.

There were times when I felt

confused about a given issue

and I would turn to particular

chapter and find both grace

and wisdom.

Ever so grateful he was able 

to share so much . . .

 - - -

Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese writer,

poet, visual artist and philosopher.

1883 - 1931 Wikipedia

08/12/2026

"Answers come in

stillness." 

~Netherlands poster

Alas, my fam and pals

would be the first to

tell you I can't seem to

keep still.

I recall as a child . . .

jumping up constantly.

Couldn't seem to sit

still.

Perhaps aging will quiet

the ole bod!

Now seriously, this is

indeed an important

message. Stillness is a

gift to the soul and must

be learned.

And as we are reminded,

'tis never to late to learn.

I'm working on it . . .

Wish me luck!!!

08/11/2026

"I think summer should

come with no expiration

date." ~Wilderness Times

Sooooo love me some

summer!

From near the end of 

spring to the first days 

of autumn, I'm in love.

I have learned from my

friend next door that all

seasons are important.

They each have their

work to fulfill in Mother

Nature.

As I sit by my wee pond

and thank the universe

for summer, I'll recall her

words.

For now, just lovin' me

some summer . . .

08/10/2026

"Small, shaky steps still

count. Remember that."

~Dj Hinton

This amazing quote 

just made my day!

Now that I'm officially

a 100 years old, I note

my steps are shorter,

and I'd have to admit

my ass hurts when I

take longer ones.

Still, I'm ever so glad,

grateful, I've been given

the opportunity to be

here, to age and to love

life.

I'm finding no news is

of great benefit. Sitting

outside, looking up at

those gazillion year old

trees works a treat.

Mother replenishes . . .

08/09/2026

"You don't learn to swim

by reading about water."

~Shiv Khera

What a fab bit of wisdom!

Being a Libra, I probably

score about 50/50 on the

scale of reading vs doing.

I've traveled the world,

lived in Mexico for 20

years, taught HS and Uni

for 40 years, and best of

all have seven children.

On the other side of the

coin, I read about places

I've never been. I listen

to tales told out of school

and somehow wish I had

the energy to get off my

ass and do more!

I've had a phenomenal

life nonetheless. No real

regrets. Hope I still have

a few more days in me!

08/08/2026

"Another dollar, another

day" as my dad used 

to say . . .

One of the things I so

like of my elder years

is having a look-see at

just about everything.

I've commented before

that I like omitting some-

thing during the waning

moon and adding some-

thing during the waxing

moon. Just one of those

crazy things about moi!

Our next new moon will

be on August 12, a perfect

two week period to think

about those things wishing

to give up or give a rest.

Per se, I don't drink in Jan,

May and Sept. This year I

forewent May, but think 

I'll do Sept. And now here's 

me thinking about what to 

do on the 12th.

I'd like to make a stab at

giving up the F-word. So

glad I have a few days to

think about that one.

I could do a drink less 

for those two weeks as 

a precursor to Sept.

Might even work on

eating a tad better. I've

used the excuse of age

and retirement to eat

anything I like at any

hour . . . prob not a

good idea.

Sooooo, here's thinking . . .

 - - -

"Another dollar, another

day" originated as a 19th

century American sailor's

expression when seamen

earned about a dollar a day

on long, monotonous voyages.

~Wikipedia

08/07/2026 - Mimi Michel

Alas, today we bid

our friend Mimi

bon voyage . . . a

birthday trip to be

sure.

We met many a year 

ago. We were nice as

well as  kind to each 

other, but there was no 

apparent magick 'twixt

and 'tween the two of us.

And then, little by little

we became something

along the line of pen

pals. Bless e-mail!

This is how we became

true friends!

Mimi had joined our

circle of sisters for many

a year. Then she came

to a place where it was

simply too much work.

This woman, an example

to us all, was inherently

amazing . . .

 . . . hiked, traveled, visited,

studied, worshiped, shared.

She obviously chose to live

rather than simply exist.

She is and will be much

missed. I still like to think

my heart happily houses

many a memory of her.

Blessed be Mimi . . .

08/06/2026

"The dream . . .

A peaceful home. A

garden that's a little

wild. Birds in the trees.

Flowers for the bees.

And enough time to sit 

outside and enjoy it all."

Fab advice and so not

Defenders of Lady Gaia

I am ever so lucky that

this is exactly where I 

live!

I tend to sit outside from

Spring through Autumn.

My doc has even asked

me to do this to help 

w/SAD.

A great deal of smoke

today and the news said

this a.m. to wear masks

if going out.

Rather hurts my heart . . .

08/05/2026

"Don't fade away with

grace. Burn brighter,

laugh harder, and leave

them wondering what

you'll do next." ~WWS

Fab advice and so not

kidding!

Still, I am so loving my

elder years. Didn't think

I would, but I do.

There's plenty of routine

that can be messed around

with . . . I am retired after

all.

Still I'd have to say, I don't

mind the routines per se.

I see routine as a good meal

and the ifs, ands, and buts

are just the salt and pepper

we add in, and/or even

desserts.

We're at 45 degrees, but 

I still plan to go out and

enjoy one of my routines!