04/30/2025

"Cherish those kindred spirits

who get your vibe . . . they are

your tribe." muses from a mystic

Sooooo love and enjoy those

dear friends who surround me!

Obviously, being in the latter

part of my life, I tend to look

at things more closely. Trying

to understand, methinks!

I look at those who go the

distance, see those who remain.

I don't know if it's a choice, the

luck of the draw, or a special

kind of magnetism?!

Yes, we are often drawn to

certain people. There is some

thing that attracts. Who knows?

There may even be divine

intervention.

The thing I do know, I do get,

is the gratitude I feel for and

toward those faithful few.

Blessed be . . .

04/29/2025

"You are the greatest project

you will ever get to work on.

Take your time.. Create magic."

Goddess Love

Love running into wondrous

knowledge in the early a.m.

Gives me something to ponder

the entire day!

Not sure if it was how I was

reared, or the fact that I'm a

Libra, or that I'm about half

nuts. Been working on moi

for nigh onto a hundred years.

One step forward; two steps 

backward. There are days 'tis

discouraging.

Still, one of the things I love

about aging, is understanding

what's important and what's

not.

Love living! Adore my fam!!

Celebrating life with friends!!!

I want to live the rest of my

life in the exclamation part!!!

Blessed be . . .

04/28/2025

"I don't know how to act my 

age. I've never been this age

before." Forever Hippies

I get a kick out of the pics

of elder women. They are

absolutely phenom!

Sometimes I lament that I'm

an all black gal. I see these 

pics and think about adding 

some color. I've started with

sage green.

Who knows, I may go crazy

and add in red next . . .

So hope my 18 tats count

for something! My jewelry

is fun . . . if I ever think to

put it on. Like my boots, but

slip ons are ever so much

easier.

Methinks this aging business

is a lot of work . . .

04/27/2025 - olde story just recalled . . .

Harking back . . .

I was suddenly inundated

with a childhood memory.

From the time I was six 'til

15, I raised five different

kinds of foul . . .

   -black hens

   -ducks

   -geese

   -guineas

   -turkeys

We ate the eggs from all

except the hens and those

eggs I sold to the neighbors.

Dad built a humungous cage

as big as any room. They all

lived happily enough together.

Only the guineas would fly

out during the day and return

at feeding time.

I'd go out each afternoon and

feed and water them all. Some

where in the mix, I ended up

with a ginormous rooster and

I mean ginormous.

When I'd go out to feed and

collect eggs, he'd fly up on

my back and clasp my hair

in his beak. I would tell my

parents, but they thought I

was exaggerating. Finally, I'd

carry a flyswat and be ready

for the attack.

At night, I'd kneel beside my

bed and pray that God would

take him home. Finally, one

day he died. Of course, as a

kid, I indeed thought God had

taken care of me . . . maybe

he did.

To this day, I love eggs of all

kinds and hate roosters beyond

measure!

Go figure . . .

04/26/2025

"Grow older. Get bolder.

Let your soul wear sequins."

Bohemian Living

I simply love being 75 . . .

although sometimes I feel

175!

Alas, many hate aging . . .

Methinks they're not seeing

the alternative!

To have lived this long, seen

many a thing, experienced

ever so much . . . what a

blessing! Many a blessing!

I never expected to have

lived this long. There are

reasons for this which I

won't go into here. I find, 

I'm ever so grateful!

Now that I'm this age, 

I find myself hoping the

universe will gift me a 

few more years.

I may even stop wearing

black . . . the only color

to have graced my bod in

well over a decade!

Some other things I need

to consider . . . what fun!!!

04/25/2025

"The older you get the more

you realize how precious life 

is. You have no desire for 

drama, conflict, or stress. You 

just want good friends, a cozy 

home, food on the table, and 

people who make you happy." 

Bohemian Living

Sooooo love the sentiment of

these thoughts. Only missing

family and I have a fab one.

Praise God!

Here in my dotage, I find

myself in the joy of a tiny

145 year old cabin, a loving

family, that faithful few of

dearests and bests, simple

foods and an occasional red.

What a glorious space and

time in which to come to the

end of my life. Methinks I

have a few more years, but I

do so like where I am right

now.

Alas, even now I find myself

wishing I had always known

the above wisdom. Still, some

things are left to be learned in

latter years . . .

 . . . and as I find myself in 

the latter years, I say, "Bring 

on the wisdom!" I'm ready

and waiting!

04/24/2025

From the very beginning,

today promised to be an

amazing day!

I get to see my son and

Lord willing and the Devil

doesn't intervene, I'll get

to see my daughter soon!

Our children are beyond

precious from the moment

they enter the womb, 'Tis

glorious to watch them

glow over the years, to

see them become. 

Methinks they are the

most precious cargo ever

gifted. What a blessing.

Perhaps, best of all would be

they teach us the meaning

of true love.

I am wowed beyond the 

pale and grateful without

measure!

Blessed be . . .

04/23/2025

"You are sacred ground. 

Only let in those who honor 

your divine temple." ~Ara

If ever a statement made any

kind of sense to me, 'tis this 

one and it sooooo matters!

You can tell, really, when

someone desecrates your

space. When they leave, 

you just want to shake off 

their energy, take a shower, 

change clothes.

On the other hand, when

someone brings light and

joy, you can feel their

radiance even after they

have gone on their way.

Methinks 'tis something to

strive for. Be that person

who leaves light behind

at departure . . . exactly

who I want to be when I

grow up!!!

04/22/2025

I was twenty, married, and 

in Mexico when we began

celebrating Earth Day. I was 

beyond thrilled, Pantheist

that I am! Our Mother ever

needs and deserves to be 

honored.

As time went by, I'd prep my 

April 22 classes with Mother

Earth in mind, bringing news, 

ideas, fun about the day.

Carefully choosing foods that

honored her, we'd celebrate in

the evening with our neighbors 

and more stories to share each 

and every year!

Hopefully, we'll hold her dear

to our hearts today. And, may

this help us to remember our

Mother each day in the up-

coming weeks and months.

 - - -

"Earth Day is an annual event on

April 22 to demonstrate support

for environmental protection.

First held in 1970, it includes a

wide range of events coordinated

globally, one billion people in

over 193 countries." Wikipedia

04/21/2025, Pope Francis

Alas, today we lost Pope Francis.

He was one of the most amazing

popes we've ever had as far as 

I'm concerned.

My heart goes out to all our

Catholic brothers and sisters.

Pray, may you be comforted.

Blessed be . . .

 - - -

Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Born: 12/17/36 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died: 04/21/25 St Martha House,Vatican City

Awards: Independent Publisher Book Award

for Freedom Fighter of the Year

Education: Colegio Máximo de San José

Nationality: Argentine

04/20/2025

"There is some good in this 

world, and it's worth fighting 

for." ~J.R.R. Tolkien 

I so believe this statement!

And, I've asked myself again

and again, "What can I do at

75?" I have friends who march.

Others write letters and make

calls.

For me, this exemplifies that

if you want to do your bit, it

can be done!

For moi, 'twill ever be about

writing letters. Obviously,

some thought needs to go

into the words chosen and to

whom they are sent.

Bottom line, we must all do

our part!

 - - -

Tolkien was an English writer

and scholar, a distinguished

professor at Oxford University

until his retirement in 1959.

04/19/2025

"Silence is a woman's loudest

cry. If she's speechless, then

her heart is too tired for words."

~Ravenwolf

Not quite certain if silence is 

a gift or a hindrance . . .

Thinking back, there have been

times in my life when I simply

opened my mouth and silence

was no more.

Not quite sure when it happened,

at some point I shut my mouth

and opened it no more.

There are times I feel I might

simply explode! What does one

do with all that bottled up angst,

sorrow, anger?

Still, bottom line, methinks 'tis

best to keep my own counsel . . .

 . . . Now, I just need to figure 

out what to do with this inner 

explosive!

Pray tell . . .

04/18/2025

Alas, we live in a troubled world

in tough times . . . and yet, people 

are still kind. 'Tis most incredible!

Yesterday was our leave the cabin

once a month day. We like to do

our errands this way . . . sooooo,

thought I'd observe.

Hit the license place; long line!

The clients' moods were all over

the place. When it was my turn,

the gal was as sweet as she could

be. Amazing!

Next, the bank. Didn't even have

to wait in line. I was dealt with

most professionally, kindly. I kept

thinking, "Where do these public

servants get all their patience?"

Then the docs . . . my least fave

place in the universe. Alas, I had

missed my appointment. There

was a reschedule involved but

everyone was kind and patient

with moi . . . Kept wondering if

'twas my elder years?!

Only three more places to go . . .

Again, everyone who served me

was kind, patient, friendly. My

faith in humankind is restored.

Wow! Just W O W !!! Tough

times, fab peeps!!!

04/17/2025

"Play in the river, walk bare

foot on the sand, dance under

the moon, sleep under the stars,

and you'll likely find that very

little is needed to live a happy

life." ~Brooke Hampton

'Tis good to be reminded . . .

Rather like seeing those things

in my own world that make me

happy!

-deer and elk on my property

-raccoons playing under the

night light

-arrival of an unaccepted pkg

-real mail arrival

-a warm sunny day

-knock on the door 

Methinks the reason I write

about this again and again is 

to remind me to pay attention.

Alas, ever so easy to get bogged

down in the negative . . .

Fighting to stay positive here!

04/16/2025

"A single rose can be my 

garden a single friend, my 

world." ~Leo Buscaglia

Alas, we live in a world 

that firmly believes . . .

"More is better; most is

best!"

Ere, we tend to forget the 

joy, the beauty, the glory

of . . . "Less is best!"

Just think about it . . . 

a hug when needed, one

special kiss, being held,

a visit from an old friend.

A once in a lifetime treat,

a walk down a small town,

window shopping with no

shekels at hand.

I sooooo wish to spend my

latter years with those 'lil

joys rather that all the huge.

Ahhhhh, the joy of . . .

 . . . understanding

04/15/2025

Can't help but wonder, why?

I dreamt last night that my

daughters were helping me

clean my travel trailer with

a fine tooth comb!

I had lent it to Martin for one

of his dino footprint excursions

and alas, he had returned it in 

quite a state.

At some point, he dropped in  

to see how we were progressing 

and we chatted as we worked.

Then, my parents and my guy

and his son, came by with treats

and good wishes, but not to help.

They didn't stay long.

Thought to myself that we only

needed my bro to come by and

I'd see the entire fam in one fell

swoop!

Answer me this . . . why, oh why

am I regularly seeing my own

dead in dreams? Just missing

them? Soon to join them? Rather

makes me nervous if I'm to be

honest!

And, oh daughters mine, come

by any time for a chat and a clean.

I've never seen anything like the

way you took after that job!

04/14/2025

"When you follow the crowd

you lose yourself, but when

you follow your soul you'll

lose the crowd. Eventually,

your soul tribe will appear,

but do not fear the process

of solitude." ~Unknown

So appreciate the wisdom

shared here! Isn't it just true 

that every now and then you 

run into something that truly 

resonates?!

I almost think the quote

resonates with three ages.

Teenager:

"When you follow the crowd

you lose yourself." ~Unknown

Adult:

"When you follow your soul 

you will lose the crowd."  

~Unknown

Elder:

"Your soul tribe will  appear; 

do not fear the process of 

solitude." ~Unknown

These bits of wisdom sooooo

need pondering!

I'm thinking! I'm thinking!

04/13/2025

2:00 a.m. No! 3:00 a.m. 

NOT!! 4:00 a.m. Yay!!!

Pink Moon ahoy . . .

Actually, it was the brightest

yellow you could ever see! 

Also, my favest shot as it 

appeared to be right behind 

some tree limbs. Wow! Just 

WOW!!!

Now, here's how you can 

tell just how stunning it 

actually was . . .

My guy sat down on the

stairs for half an hour, on 

his own, watching our

Lunar Lady.

I find it interesting that I'm

on the lunar path and he 

enjoys her. My guy is on

the solar path and I enjoy

the sun ever so much!

Methinks we may just be

a match made in heaven . . .

 - - -

"The Pink Moon is named

after pink wildflowers, like

Creeping or Moss Phlox.

Also known as micromoon,

the smallest full moon of the

year being at its furthest point

from the Earth in its orbit."

04/12/2025

"It is a serious thing just to be

alive on this fresh morning in

this broken world." ~Mary Oliver

Alas, my heart hurts . . .

I find that it hurts more on

certain days. Methinks I need

to stop watching the news. 

Still, I'll be running through my

FB page and all of a sudden it

pops up and I find myself in

tears.

I get that we shouldn't live in

ignorance. But, maybe for the

first time in my life, I'm willing

to do so. Reality is just too 

REAL!!!

Sooooo, indeed I am much 

grateful to be alive and well

for the most part . . . but, I

don't have to condone nor

accept all the horrific that

surrounds us.

Not sure what to do about it . . .

or even if I can . . .

04/11/2025

"That's the thing about books.

They let you travel without

moving your feet." ~J. Lahiri

Sooooo love me my books!

Still remember first grade and

the joy reading brought to me.

From then on, I prided myself

in reading a book a day.

From there, I went on to

Readers' Digest condensed

books. Perfect variety for a

gradeschool kid.

As I grew older, the books

became bigger, thicker, lost 

the pictures and were vastly

interesting. Every night I'd

read for many an hour.

Not certain when I actually 

began my own library. It now

holds about 7,000. Would have

been more, but my son wanted

the old philosophers books.

Can't help but wonder what my

children will do with them as I

pass onto the better life. They

have served me well.

Currently reading Mickey Haller.

Fab author! Highly recommend!

Happy reading . . .

04/10/2025

"And in between goals, there

is this thing called life and it

needs to be lived and enjoyed."

Forever Hippies

Rather seems to me that the

universe is conspiring to send

me reminders from all over

kingdom come!

Even now, at nigh onto a 100,

I still need to live rather than

simply exist!

In looking back, I see me in

different countries, eating

amazing foods, meeting new

people, driving all night just

to see someone special for a

day.

Perhaps, due to several things

I no longer travel. Still, one

can eat, drink and be merry,

to coin a phrase. Visitors are

to be enjoyed. Mail sent and

cards received. Even the walk

to the mailbox is good.

Methinks, 'tis all about doing,

getting on with that which is

available to one's needs and

abilities.

Life doesn't end in our elder

years, it simply changes. I

find I'm ever so pleased to

still be here . . . 

04/09/2025

"The earth has music for those

who listen." ~George Santayana

Sooooo love this quote. Saw 

it this early a.m. on Facebook.

I am reminded of the sound 

of the breeze blowing through 

the leaves in the trees. 

Sitting by a brook and hearing

those sweet notes of water

running over stones is most

precious.

Sounds of pelting hail hitting 

anything in its way can be 

rather frightening. Although,

I find the soft touch of light

rain like kisses from the gods.

Everywhere you look, there

are sounds provided by our

Mother, Mother Earth, Mother

Nature.

Love her and listen . . .

 - - -

"The quote, 'The earth has 

music for those who listen' is

often attributed to Shakespeare, 

but it's actually a quote from

George Santayana."

04/08/2025

"I believe in kindness

Also in mischief"

~Mary Oliver

Sooooo love and enjoy

Mary Oliver. She's pure

homespun joy in my

opinion!

I would have liked to have

seen some of her mischief. 

Bet it was fun!

Alas, I don't even know how

to tell a joke. I can be a tad

sardonic from time to time.

That doesn't go over well

either. Just ask my children.

Methinks the best kind of

mischief may just be living

in the moment, enjoying

life and being oneself

totally and completely . . .

04/07/2025

"My mother gave birth 

to her soul and set her 

body free this early morn."

~Leanne Babcock

I read these sweet words

and felt absolutely wowed

by the power and beauty 

in them.

Indeed, I understand that

death can be an incredible

gift to the aged and ailing;

'twas just so for my own

mother.

We often feel that death

has crept in and taken a

soul too soon. Alas, 'tis

something over which 

we have no power.

I find, I much admire the

words, sentiment and way

of viewing death by author

Leanne Babcock.

Seems to me I still have a

great deal to learn!

04/06/2025

"I hope that real love and truth

are stronger in the end than any

evil or misfortune in the world."

~Charles Dickens

Alas, I fear we use the word

love so loosely it is almost

meaningless.

   -Love your dress

   -Just love that actor

   -Love winter

   -Love nighttime

   -Love you

Do you love me as much as

that delish hamburger? Do

you love your children as

much as you love this meal?

Do you love your mate as

much as you love your car?

I'm making an effort to like

things and love people. It's

easy to forget as the love 

lingo has been with us for

years.

If, "I like your meal" isn't

strong enough, you could say,

"Your meal was excellent,

very enjoyable" or words to

that effect.

I'm watching myself; I want 

my love to mean something. 

When I tell you I love you,

'tis exactly what I mean!

04/05/2025

"Your soul already knows

the answer. You just have 

to be quiet enough to hear it

and brave enough to listen."

~Stacie Martin

Alas, methinks I'm guilty of

not listening. I keep my mind

busy . . . ever and always!

Can't help but wonder if that

might be because I'm afraid

of what I might hear!

   -Slow down and listen

   -Quiet your mind

   -Stop thinking

   -Listen to your heart beat

   -Let the wisdom in

God only knows what I might

learn if I just shut up, listened

and actually heard!

Get a grip and listen up, ld!!!

04/04/2025

"Turn off the news. Go

outside. Breathe. We were

not meant to carry the 

burden of the entire world."

Goddess Love

Methinks, I've not often

heard better advice . . .

I can live without the news;

make no mistake. I get that

it's important to know what's

going on. Still, it's rather what

makes us feel so burdened.

I'm not suggesting we live in

ignorance. We need to know

what's going on. What we

need is balance . . .

A bit of the know, a lot of the

fam and friends, a tad of our

great outdoors, and of course

minding our health.

By making certain that we've

a full plate with a serving of

everything, a balanced diet

occurs.

Word of advice from the most

unbalanced Libra I know . . .

Seek those bits and pieces that

make your life whole. Don't

just get bogged down in the

news!

04/03/2025

Methinks each of us should

know intimately our own

beliefs, our own code of

ethics. Think making lists

might help . . .

+Love, like, admire, enjoy,

adore . . .

 . . . friendship, reading,

eating, drinking, resting,

conversing

-Hate, deplore, despise, 

detest, abhor, loathe, dislike,

spit on . . .

 . . . vast wealth vs. poverty,

a sense of I'm better than you,

trash island in the ocean, 

littering

Quite the list, but it doesn't

please me. Sounds more like

a tantrum. I truly sense my

Pantheistic nature leads me

to this . . .

   -Mother Nature is sacred

   -reverence for all life

   -the divine within

I want to think about this.

Perhaps I should look at it

each morn upon awaking!

04/02/2025

"Women are taught to 

be too many things that

contradict each other, so

I've decided to just be

strange and powerful."

~Shatara Liora

Alas, methinks 'tis meant

to be humorous . . . but, in 

my mind it makes so much 

sense.

Perhaps, something to do

with so many trips around

the sun . . . 'bout 75 by now.

When I was a young lass,

the girls did inside work

and the boys, outside jobs.

Dads worked and moms

stayed home with babes

and housework.

I am ever so grateful that

my mom was proactive.

Went to college, worked

for the AEC, Atomic 

Energy Commission for

30 years, divvied up the

housework and still read

every night.

What an example! I get

that a great deal of who I

am today is down to her.

Dear God, please tell her

I am ever so grateful!

04/01/2025

"Life is so ironic . . .

it takes sadness to know 

what happiness is, noise 

to appreciate silence and

absence to value presence.

~A little bit witchy

~A little bit hippie

Alas, 'tis the truth.

Can't even begin to imagine;

we pay so little attention to

the positive 'til the negative

comes home to stay.

Perhaps, it's as easy as a look

around, seeing all that we've

to be grateful for. Maybe,

even making a gratitude list.

Family, friends, hearth and

home, apparel, transportation.

Does it get any better than

that?!

Frankly, I'm embarrassed to

see I don't give thanks more

often.

Truly, I am ever so grateful . . .