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!!!

10/01/2026

October is here!

Turning 77!!

Yayyyyy!!!

Today officially

begins my birth

month. 

I like to do one

small thing each

day to celebrate

the month.

Today, 'tis off to 

the docs I go to

get my meds.

Oh well . . . guess

not every day will

be stellar!

Still, going to do

some fun things

this month; make

no mistake . . .

09/30/2026

"I am homesick for a

place where my heart

is full and my soul

understood." ~M. Cox

I feel at home in my

tiny cabin's outdoors.

I so enjoy looking

around and watching

for our visiting bears

and other wildlife.

I love it when our

family and friends 

stop by to share the

time and a few sips

of naughty.

Methinks when I'm

feeling homesick, I

simply need to have 

some time outdoors 

with Mama Earth.

She mends my heart-

ache . . .

09/29/2026

"Wear your tragedies

as armor, not shackles."

~Anonymous

Wow! Fab advice to be

found almost anywhere!

Methinks the crux of the

matter would be to follow

it. Now there's an idea . . .

Actually, we grow up

thinking . . . make up 

our own minds, make

our own mistakes, 

learn our own lessons.

Still, could one not give 

into good, sound advice

now and then? I'm

thinking! I'm thinking!

Sussing out whether 

I've ever saved myself

some trouble by paying

attention and heeding

to good?!

I'd hate to bet on it . . .

09/28/2026

"I'm not against God.

I'm against the misuse

of God."

~Marilyn Manson

I so appreciate this

sentiment! God, the

concept of this higher

being, is something

each of us take on faith.

God, the existence of

God, is something we

each figure out for our-

selves. We envision him,

or her, in our own way.

I know God is very real.

But, is s/he a person, a

spirit, an idea, a savior?

On the other hand, I've

come to the conclusion

that it doesn't matter. I

don't have to decide.

Faith is the answer, not

necessarily understanding.

Bottom line, isn't this

exactly what faith is all

about?!

09/27/2026

I still love Fri nights

best of all. Means 

the entire weekend 

is available.

Sats are lovely; the

whole day for joy 

and celebration.

Suns are good too. 

One begins prepping 

for a return to the

real world.

Now what's amazing

is I've been retired

for over a decade and

I'm still in the week-

end slash work week 

mode.

Perhaps, it's a bit 'cuz

our working buds are

not available during 

the week.

Ahhhhh, should every-

thing in life be this 

simple?

Methinks I must be

'bout half nuts . . .