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!

08/04/2026

"Old souls see the world

differently, feel the depth

others miss, and walk a 

path few can understand."

~empaths and old souls

I've been told over and

over and by many that 

I am an old soul. Not 

sure 'tis so, but do feel 

the weight.

As I'm nearer 80 than

70, I find myself truly

slowing down to smell

the roses as they say.

I enjoy wildlife even

more than ever. Like

the rain, love the sun

ups and downs. What

a glorious life!

I pray I am blest with

drawing even closer

to 80 . . .

08/03/2026, p.m.

omg! OMG!! O M G !!!

Dear, dear Mother Earth,

bless you ever and always

for gifting us this day!

Initially we had an entire

herd of elk moving right 

thorough our space! We're 

talking an amazing amount

of animalia!

Then, unbelievably, a young

doe came into the yard. She

had a look 'round and then

crashed by the sacred circle.

She stayed there, completely

comfortable for an amazing

amount of time!

All of a sudden, we saw

chickadees at the fountain,

then our little hummers

chasing them off.

Five mins later, a wasp

came in for water!

We thought we were done

for the day of amazement . . .

then the chipmunks came

into the water . . .

Obviously, the miracles

were done and over and 

then a black squirrel 

descended into the pond.

Not to mention the hawks

flying over . . .

Methinks Mother Goddess

has blest us with a day we

will never ever forget . . .

Blessed be . . .

08/03/2026, a.m.

"Some souls feel the

world a little too much,

but that's also what 

makes them so beautiful."

~empaths and old souls

Ever and always my 

soul becomes so 

exhausted from the 

pain I feel in others.

It matters to be able to

Soothe pain, to restore

strength, to comfort.

But, there is a price to

be paid. Alas, taking 

on someone's hurts and

sorrows means you'll

share in the pain.

Alas, I've never been

able to eschew the 

aftereffects of healing.

I actually believe that

sharing the load means

sharing the pain as well.

Blessed be . . .

08/02/2026

"Don't wait to be whole.

Go limping. Go with

questions. Go while the

pieces are still coming

together. Just go."

~Unknown

I have lived my entire

life believing age would

bring the answers. Alas,

only more questions!

Methinks 'tis why the

above verse speaks to

me.

Aging is properly upon

me. So, as the verse says,

I must learn to "Just go!"

'Tis my dream to pass

onto the better life still

standing. Best get with

it then!

08/01/2026 - Lughnasadh

The day, long awaited

for, has finally arrived.

For me, this day is the

reminder that I'd best

get to remembering to

enjoy the rest of summer

before it disappears.

I also love meeting up

with the gals of similar

persuasions to celebrate

day.

Always makes me think

of champagne, visiting

friends, catching up and

eating fine.

And today is the first day

in a few it's not supposed

to rain. Methinks 'tis just

holding off for Lughnasadh!

Happy, happy day to one

and all!

Blessed be . . .

 - - -

"Lughnasadh is an ancient

Gaelic harvest festival

celebrated on August 1st

marking the beginning of

Autumn and the midpoint

between the beginning of

summer, June 21st, and

the beginning of autumn,

September 21st."

~Wikipedia 

07/31/2026

"I think my heart has

a favorite view."

~Wilderness Times

So enjoy sitting outside

my cabin . . . traffic on

one side and forest on

the other.

Slowly but surely, I'm

training my mind to

neither focus on the 

cars, nor even to hear

their noise.

I sit there, watching 

the trees swaying just a

bit in the gentle breeze.

The calm restores my

soul, the beauty restores

my hope.

So grateful to Mother

Earth for the peace and

beauty she brings each

day . . . 

Blessed be!

07/30/2026

"Friendship is a wildly

underrated medication."

~Anna Deavere Smith

My thoughts exactly!

One of the things I'm

most grateful for in life

is that I'm friends with

my children.

Then there are those

faithful few who remain

in my life for years and

years.

Not to forget neighbors

who turn into friends.

Methinks the term, lucky

in love, is referring to

friendships such as these.

I may just be the luckiest

ole gal in the universe!!!

07/29/2026

Little kid that resides

in my soul wishes it

were tomorrow already!

Alas, I have to go to

the dentist and there is

naught like it to bring out

young Miss Scaredy Pants!

And, we're supposed to

get three times the norm

rain today.

Okay, I'll stop bitching

now. Doesn't mean I'm

not trembling inside!

07/28/2026

My guy's b-day today.

We actually get to be

the same age for about

three months.

Alas, he is claiming 76

and I'm feeling about

176. Go figure!

He woke up all excited 

talking about ordering

pizza and having it

delivered by taxi.

Perhaps 'tis true we all

go a little nuts as time

passes by.

I find myself rather

liking this . . .

Happiest of all b-days

dear heart!

07/27/2026

"One of the simple

beauties of life . . .

You can choose any

day and name it the

beginning." ~A. Shea

Glorious bit of wisdom

to be found here . . .

Rather seems to me, 

we are so busy coping

with our daily lives, we

tend to forget actually

living!

Wise men from near 

and far daily remind us

to slow down and smell

the roses . . . 

 . . . or is it coffee?

All I know is I want or

need to learn this lesson

before I pass on to the

better life, as it were.

The lesson . . . over and

over . . .

LIVE! Don't just exist!!!

07/26/2026

OMG!!!

Ever so glad b-days

only come once a year.

I'd weigh about a ton 

and die whenever I 

had to stand up!

To the few sweethearts

who were able to come

yesterday, bless you and

bless you again!

Sooooo enjoyed each of

you. Fab conversations,

good food, wonderful

music.

Shall we do it all again

next year?

07/25/2026

"Your diet isn't just what

you eat. It's what you 

watch, listen to, and read."

~Modern Wisdom

Methinks we tend to 

forget this bit of wisdom.

I have nightmares and 

don't seem to recall I was 

reading a murder mystery 

before going to sleep,

I don't watch TV or the 

news, yet again, so enjoy 

my DVD collection of

murder mysteries.

Looks to me like I need

to do some serious work

and thinking about what

I'm putting in my brain!

Yikes . . .

07/24/2026

"I love, till my heart

is red as February

and purple as March."

~Emily Dickinson

Indeed, love is the answer.

Why do I keep forgetting?!

I sooooo love my children,

all seven of them. I love

and enjoy my besties. I care

deeply for my friends.

Frankly, this love I have for

them is the greatest healer

I've ever known.

On a bad day, I can sit out

and ponder this gift, and I

feel better forthwith!

I pray I may love 'til I am

called home . . .

 - - -

"Emily Elizabeth Dickinson's,

1886, poems are characterized

by their haunting personal voice

and ability to capture the essence

of people's lives. Emily wrote

about nature, spiritually, and art."

07/23/2026

"Hold fast to dreams,

for if dreams die, life

is a broken-winged 

bird that cannot fly."

~Langston Hughes

Today is my little bro's

b-day. We lost him at

25. So young and such

a difficult life.

He was blind and special.

His seeing-eye dogs made

his life better and easier.

In so many ways, he was

sweetest, kindest, bravest

person I have ever known.

I still miss him, yet I'm

ever so glad he's at rest . . .

07/22/2026

Fab memories of

yesterday . . .

Sitting on the porch

with friends, raining 

so hard it was . . .

 . . . unbelievable!

This year we've been

prepping for my guy's

76th b-day more than 

a tad differently.

We're doing a bit every

day, asking ourselves

if something is truly

important to be done.

Hopefully this means

we won't be dead at

his celebration!

And, his day is the 

only day it's not to

rain . . . wow!

07/21/2026

Feeling a bit sad as

'tis my dad's b-day.

Love of my life . . .

So, I'm taking a look

at FB and there is this

quote . . .

"I was gonna make a

salad, but we can't eat

lettuce, so I'm making

margaritas." ~CWpoet

Just made me laugh!

A much needed laugh

I must say!

It then occurred to me

that need a bit more of

that. I'm wayyyyy too

serious. Methinks 'tis

simply who I am.

So daddy, missing you

beyond the pale. Maybe

the two of us can share

a chuckle or two today.

Oh God, how I miss you . . .

07/20/2026

Fab day all 'round . . .

Kids came to brunch;

wish they could all

have been there.

Sitting together at the

table, eating enchiladas,

talking our hearts out.

We had a deer taking a

nap by the vardo. Then

later in the day, entire

herd of elk passed thru 

our driveway. One even

came in the yard to say

hello.

'Tis days such as this . . .

you know the true def

of happiness!

Sooooo good to be alive!

07/19/2026

OMG! Wouldn't you

know it . . . I fell down

yesterday!

I was taking an empty

bottle of bubbly to the

recycle; down I went! 

Methinks 'tis the gods

trying to keep me humble.

Been a faller my entire

life . . . and since I only

had my first drink at 37

I much doubt that has

anything to do with it.

Scratched and bloody

the bod over. Yikes!

07/18/2026

"Life has no repeat.

Enjoy every moment."

~Sisterhood connecting

'Tis something I must

try and remember on a

perm basis!

Never thought I'd make

it 'til now and ever so

pleased to be here.

Methinks life is rather

like a kid's Jack in the

box. You never know

when Jack is going to 

jump out and scare the

bejesus out of you.

Still, each and every day

is a surprise, a blessing.

I sooooo wish to live

rather than exist!

07/17/2026

"Your people are the ones

who make your heart feel

seen and your nervous

system feel calm." ~WWS

Lovely, lovely sentiment!

I find it interesting just

how I feel when certain

people leave after a visit.

Sad, lucky, lonely, happy . . .

Naught wrong with any

of the feelings. Has to do

with what you talked about,

what you drank, how long

they stayed.

Seems my entire life I was

told to ignore feelings, and

in my dotage I pay more

and more attention to them.

Heaven forbid that I as a

Libra might just happen

upon a tad of balance! 

Ha!

07/16/2026

"Forgetting is a form of

freedom." ~Kahlil Gibran

I have ever and always

loved Kahlil Gibran! But,

oh how he gladdened my

soul with this particular

quote!

Someone reminded me

recently, we forget things

our entire lives. It's just 

as we're getting older, we

tend to blame it all on 

aging.

I get that in our daily lives

there are things we'd rather

forget. Too bad we can't pick

and choose our forgettings 

and our rememberings!!!

So need to have a think

about this. Maybe I should

overlook my forgettings

and concentrate on my

rememberings!

Sooooo many wondrous

and glorious things to

remember . . .

And yes, I remember you . . .

07/15/2026

"The object of life is not

to be on the side of the 

majority, but to escape,

finding oneself in the

ranks of the insane."

~Leo Tolstoy

Caught this pearl of

wisdom this early morn.

As the daughter of an

eccentric and being one

myself, I have never 

well endured the crowds,

the cookie cutter peeps.

What an interesting life

the odd, the unusual

bring to the table.

One of the most fab gifts 

aging brings to the table

would be the stepping

back, taking a look-see

and coming to understand

that different makes the

difference.

Come grow old with me.

Wear hats, dress funny,

lose the cell phone, love

our Mother.

Enjoy! Simply E N J O Y !!!

07/14/2025

"When I planted my pain

in the field of patience, it 

bore fruit of happiness."

~Khalil Gbran

Love when I run across

these pearls of wisdom!

Wish there were some

way to memorize them

all and stash them in 

my heart.

Alas, one of the gifts of

age would be forgetting.

The good thing would

be getting to remember

them all over again!

Learning to grin at my-

self and simply be glad

I've been allotted a bit

of more time!

07/13/2026

"We are all a little

broken ... and that's

okay." ~A. Shea

So amazes me when

a few simple words

cut straight to the

truth of things.

I've needed them of

late and here they are.

Perhaps we would do

well to be on the look

out for sweet messages

everywhere!

Blessed be . . .

07/12/2026

Alas, there are days

when I despair . . .

Will I ever heal from

seemly everlasting

depression?! 

Coping with SAD to 

the best of my ability . . . 

but, 'tis summer and 

this depressed state 

does not leave me.

Still, daily sun in my

face has to be a saving 

grace.

Bless fam and friends

who come whence can.

Must ever and always

remember the ways 

in which they give of

themselves in order to

heal me.

Know this, yes I am

hurting. But, the love

and beauty that surround

me are blessings that

must never, ever be

forgotten!

Blessed be . . .

07/11/2026

"Let's surround ourselves

with people that love us

loudly, publicly, privately

and behind our back."

~Unknown

Methinks 'tis February 14,

friendship day, in my heart.

I look around and see 

the beautiful people who 

have been in my life 

through the years. Wow! 

Some have moved away

to be with their children.

Others have passed on to

the better life. Yet, some

are still in my life today.

True friendship enhances

the life we've been given.

I pray I have been that

friend to those who have

befriended me.

Ever so grateful . . .

07/10/2026

As I age, I find myself

more and more in love

with life.

Sitting outside by the

pond, awaiting deer or

elk, watching the sky . . .

. . . priceless!

Make no mistake, elder

years are more than a

tad difficult.

Knees going out from

under, body aches, the

forgettings, slow

merging into slower!

Still, strangely enough,

all this and more do not

take away the joy of

living.

So pray I have several

years left in moi!!! I

still have things on my

list, after all!

07/09/2026

Oh beautiful days . . .

We sat on the porch and

watched the rain. Mother

Nature gave us of her

magickal drink!

Not sure just what part

was the most endearing . . .

   *Sitting on the porch 

   *Watching the rain pour

   *Candles a flickering

Plenty of thunder, but ever

so glad we didn't see any

lightening. We already have

too many forest fires just

now.

Good times sometimes repeat

themselves. I have a seat my

my porch for this afternoon's

rain!

Ever to thankful . . .

07/08/2026

EG calling for three-day

rains!

I just love rainy days in

summer. We'll sit on the

porch, maybe with a tad

of red, and watch the 

show.

Maybe we'll see a friend

or two . . .

07/07/2026

"In a world that is

disconnected from

spirit and each other,

be a sacred space."

~WWS

Feeling a tad down

after the elk high, as

I tend to think of it.

Then, I read these words.

I am beyond grateful we

live in such a sacred place.

The forest calms my soul.

The animalia lightens my

heart. Friends dropping

by make my day.

I don't understand all this

evil in our world today.

Why, oh why is it thus?

I'm just going to stay in

my own corner of the

Universe and seek peace

on a daily basis.

Blessed be . . .

07/06/2026

Oh my God!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday afternoon,

we went outside w/a

bit of red. We wanted 

to enjoy some summer

sun.

Then, we noticed elk

crossing the road to 

to up our hillside. 

Moms, babies, dads,

young bulls coming

into their own. We

counted about 30 or

so.

Then my guy sings

out that there's about

50 more going up the

garage way. They be-

gan crossing over and

up into our forest. We

watched a long time.

We went back to our

seats by our little pond

and finally had our 1st

sip.

I look up from our toast

and see a huge female

elk standing right above

the pond. We didn't move

a muscle.

She leapt on down, came

to the pond and drank a

couple of times. She then

sauntered around to face

us again over chairs.

She put her head right over

Wade's chair and again over

Heidi's. Again staring at us

and us not moving even a

tad.

She walked around the

spiritual circle and then

down the walk, eating as

she went. I had to take a

much needed breath!

Thought she was gone, 

but no, she turned 'round

and harvested some more.

What an incredible gift!

I felt my heart full of joy.

How can I ever give thanks?

Blessed be . . .

07/05/2026

'Tis the morn of the day

after . . .

Only two naughties went

off at midnight last night.

I'm thankful for the alt of

lights over blasts.

I find I'm rather looking

forward to the rest of the

month . . .

My guy, father, and bro

all have birthdays this mo.

Makes for celebrations!

It also means cleaning

the yard, alas! Still, we

manage to do so every

July.

It's really a lot more fun

sitting out w/a cold one

rather than working. 

Oh well . . .

07/04/2026

"Pause, reflect and find

beauty in the stillness."

~Zen to Zany

Today will mean many

different things to many

different people . . .

A celebration of kith and

kin, a late night lights

show, picnics and food to

die for, a day of gratitude.

Things are not what they

should be at the moment.

Nonetheless, 'mongst it

all, 'tis kith and kin who

do it for moi.

Enjoy your day however

you choose to celebrate.

Ever so grateful . . .

07/03/2026

"Flawed and fabulous...

because perfect doesn't

exist and normal is

boring." ~Unknown

Methinks 'tis exactly

who I wish to be when

I grow up!!!

I've always known I was

different, eccentric if

you will. Never bothered

me at all.

We were a close knit fam

but 'twas my dad who

tended moi. Mom took

care of my special, blind

bro. Yet, we were truely

a family.

Looking back, I can be

naught but grateful for

this, my family. I learned

what truly matters in life

and that about says it all.

07/02/2026

"What we give doesn't

always return, but what

we give is always what

we are." Anonymous

Hadn't thought about

this in exactly this way.

Giving is such a lovely

thing . . . fun for both 

the giver and the receiver.

I've always enjoyed giving,

even as a child. But, I am

learning in my elder years

that giving doesn't need to

be about things.

I have a friend who listens

intently. What a gift! A visit

in this day and age is an

amazing gift. Time spent with

those we love is a precious 

commodity in today's hurried

world.

Presents are wonderful, 

yet I'm seeing gift giving 

in a different light . . .

07/01/2026

Today is the day in the

year that we honor our 

elder  women.

Methinks we live in a

society where 'tis youth

most admired and elders

most tolerated.

Naught wrong w/enjoying

both. I much loved my

younger years. Yet, I find

myself even more enchanted

with these elder times.

Call your moms as well as

your grans, if you still have

them. Honor them today,

Crone Day.

We oldsters hold secrets of the

Universe; make no mistake!

Blessed be . . . and I see some

champagne in my future . . .

06/30/2026

"But just to keep alive is

not enough. To live, you

must have sunshine and

freedom." ~HC Andersen

Sooooo enjoying the sun

this week!

Thankful for the much

needed rains, but also

needed the sun.

I've been faithful about

getting out each day, even

on the rainy days. I pray

Mr. Sun is helping with

the depression SAD gifts

me.

Methinks 'tis going to be

a fab summer!

06/29/2026

Grrrrrr ~!@#$%^&*()_+

Those damn mapaches

got into the trash and

spilled it all over kingdom

come!

In cleaning up, methinks 

I have paid for all my sins

past, present and future!

And, I am sooooo NOT

kidding!

I had a sit down, once I

was finished, pretty pissed

off if you don't mind my

saying!

And wouldn't you know it,

the Universe sent me a gift.

An entire herd of elk passing

through our yard. Babies ahoy,

mamas paying attention to

business and a grandiose elk

of much size and antlers.

I swear, I felt the need to 

kneel! 

Frankly, there is naught like

our Mother Earth. She sooooo

R O C K S !!!

Bless her and bless her again!!!

06/28/2026

"The forest is the lost

and found for the soul."

~John Muir

Methinks I may be the

luckiest ole dame in

the entire universe.

My 145 year old wee

cabin backs right into

the forest. Can't help

the traffic on the other

side, but I just keep

looking at the trees.

They are so gigantic

that they'd wipe us out

if they ever fell over.

It occurs to me that I

was meant to end up

here. Way to celebrate

those last years of life

in the midst of Mother

Nature. Lucky moi!!!

Ever so elated that I

can concentrate on the

beauty and glory of

Mother Earth rather 

than my own aches

and pains of my elder

years!

You go mama . . .

06/27/2026

Oh happy days . . .

Promise, cross my

heart, I do appreciate

all the much needed

moisture from the 

last three days.

Having said that, I 

see sunny days ahead

for the upcoming week.

I am grateful. I want 

to be outside, dealing

with my keg beds and

enjoying the sun and

heat.

Now, if only I had the

courage to face my

library. Scares the

bejesus out of moi . . .

06/26/2026

Alas, methinks Mother

is more than a tad out

of sorts!

Two days running . . .

storms such as I have

naught seen before.

Rain so harsh you can't

see through it. Hail so

large it fits your palm.

Lightening frightening

beyond belief.

I see cars parked as one

can't drive through this.

And to think we're to

have yet one more day

of this deluge.

We've got a flooded

library and 'tis flooded

under the cabin.

Scary, scary times . . .

06/29/2026

p.s. Turns out the 

library isn't flooded

after all. It's just

messed up from that

teenage accident.

06/25/2026

Hey! Your fave Lang Arts

teach here.

Silly me, but it drives me

nuts to see so much misuse

of homonyms on FB.

Still, this is for fun, not

for criticism . . .

*bare the soul; lose the bear

*bridal suite for two; bridle for the horse

*capital punishment; capitol of Colorado

*dual degrees; duel with swords

*flour tortillas; flower in a vase

*grisly story of a grizzly bear

*hail falling; hair of the dog

*it's urgent; my hair lost its shine

*win a medal; don't mettle w/me

*naval officer; navel ore the belly

*see the principal; principle to live by

*raise dogs; rear children

*be stationary; stationery for writing

*their clothes are over there

*so what's new; sew the tear

*high tidal wave; waive goodbye

*write a letter; you're right of course

*your dress is nice; you're on time

God, I sooooo love vocabulary!

06/24/2026

The Thread That Runs

So True ~Jesse Stuart

In contemplating ages,

eras and eons of late,

I've thought of my own.

As we go and grow . . .

we experience childhood,

teens, adulthood, as well

as the crone years . . .  

if we're lucky.

Can't help but wonder if

my own thread that runs

so true actually runs 

through my own timeline.

Is there any recognizable

parts of Linda-Dale tracing

through from the child to

the crone?

I see an innocence there,

never completely lost . . .

A bit of a calm nature, 

a lover of fam and friends,

Mother Nature and the

joys in teaching.

Soon I'll be entering my

olde crone years. I so 

pray wisdom awaits . . .

06/23/2026

'Tis ever so amazing

those precious moments

in life when someone

touches your soul.

Methinks we all have

times of down. And then,

as if a miracle is gifted,

a friend lifts you up.

Alas, we live in a world

where acquisition seems

to matter most. And yes,

we all need and appreciate

hearth and home.

But bottom line, it's true

friendship that makes all

worthwhile. 

Those precious few, true

and faithful, have saved

me again and again.

So thank the Universe

for sending me this gift!

06/22/2026

Still reeling from the

joys and sorrows of

yesterday.

Lifting a glass to

Mother Earth honoring

her on the longest day

of the year. Pure joy!

Remembering my dad

ever and always, but

especially on Father's

Day. Both joy and

sorrow.

Summer is my fave 

time and I will indeed

enjoy it. 

May we all bask in the

summer sun for a while.

06/21/2026 - Father's Day

I imagine we are all

thinking of our dads

today.

Some still have them

and others have lost

them.

My heart so goes out

to those whose dads

were incapable of . . .

being loving, supportive

or kind.

So miss my dad, prob

the greatest love of my

life. I still sit by the fire

place and talk to him.

It helps just a bit . . .

06/20/2026

"Real freedom is

realizing there is

nothing to prove."

~Goddess Love

Seems we spend our

entire lives proving

ourselves . . . to our

parents, family and 

friends, as well as to

ourselves.

So wish this wisdom

would be granted at

a younger age. We

learn ever so much

in our elder years.

There needs to be a

time when energy 

and knowledge come

at the same time.

Epiphanies ahoy . . .

06/19/2026 - Juneteenth

"Juneteenth National

Independence Day is

a federal holiday. It

commemorates the end

of slavery in the US."

Wikipedia

I sooooo honor this

day, this celebration

of freedom.

Alas, we still have a

way to go for absolute

equality. 'Tis something

to strive for; make no

mistake.

A good idea to extend

equality anywhere and

everywhere.

   -treat all children alike

   -treat fam & friends well

   -treat all animalia kindly

I am wowed by the disdain 

I see in our world today.

Obviously, we can't mend

all the fences. 

Still, if each of us holds

true in our own circles,

equality, kindness, and

decency will prevail.

Pray, may Juneteenth 

remind us . . .

06/18/2026

"Note to self: Don't get

so busy that you miss

the fireflies, the moon

rise, the wild flowers, 

and the colors painted 

across the evening sky!" 

~lunajane

Sooooo enjoying this 

part of retirement. 

I've ever and always

been a nature lover. So

many special moments

to cherish.

Still, I would have to

admit that in my elder

years I get to see more

Mother Nature, loving

and adoring her.

I'm reminded of that

old adage, "Stop and

smell the roses."

(Walter Hagen?)

So, sitting my ass 

down and enjoying 

the scenery she gifts

us!

Happy days . . .

06/17/2026

"Enjoy the little things."

Goddess Love

I like to think I always

have.

Having said that, I'd

have to confess . . . 

in my elder years, I so

enjoy the those little

things.

Sun rises and sets, 

morning dew on the

ground, stars coming

out, an unexpected

visit.

Obviously, one can't

go back. But, so wish

'midst the hurry of

those days, I had seen

more, noticed more.

Perhaps this is yet

another gift of aging . . .

06/16/2026

"Happiness is not

something you pursue.

It is a decision."

~Diane Riley

Such wisdom!

So hope I'm listening.

I like to think a sense

of contentment is best.

I tend to see happiness

as those precious times

when joy is abounding.

Not certain if I'm right

or wrong. Just wish to

live my own life with 

a positive attitude.

And maybe, just maybe

one doesn't strive to be

happy. Strive to live

rather than exist and

happiness will follow.

But never take a sense

of contentment for granted.

06/15/2026

OMG . . .

Yesterday was such a

gift my guy sprang on

moi!

We sat in bed as he

opened a champagne

and brought forth . . .

 . . . Tony Bennett. He

was amazing!

An hour and a half later, 

we watched . . .

 . . . Barbara Streisand.

'Twas a New Year show

and beyond the pale!!

Just when I thought the

joy was over . . .

. . . Billy Joel and tribe

began something I will

never forget!!!

And to think we did it

all on only one bottle

of champagne!

A Sunday of Sundays,

ever go grateful!

Blessed be . . .

06/14/2026

"When you start to

understand that there

isn't one more day, but

there's one less, we will

start giving more value

to the things that matter."

~Wild Woman Sisterhood

One probably doesn't get

this 'til older years.

Now that I'm in this last

round of my own personal

boxing match . . . I sooooo

get it!

I enjoy looking at my days,

seeing what's happening,

surprises and all.

Like yesterday, we were

surprised with a special

invite. Such fun!

So, what am I going to do

with my last remaining

days?

   -accept the gift of days

   -live, not just exist

   -enjoy the positive

   -reject the negative

   -love with all my heart

Let's dance!!!

06/13/2026

"Time is the only currency

you can never earn back.

So spend it wisely." 

~Unknown

Alas, methinks we have

forgotten this wisdom.

Obviously, life is full of

joyous moments, but you

still have to do the dishes.

Perhaps the Zen way of

doing things . . . taking

time rather than speeding

through chores. Doing

things thoughtfully and

calmly.

This truly bears thinking

about. One way or another,

changing sheets, sweeping

the kitchin, shaking the

rugs are all part of life.

Parties, special meals, visits

are all wonderful, but balance

is needed . . . hence the above.

Boing to give some thought

to this business of doing the

chores in Zen manner!

06/12/2026

"The privilege of a life

time is to become who

you truly are." ~C Jung

76 years old and feeling

it . . .

I ask myself, "Do you

actually know who you

are yet?" Methinks I

should know by now.

I know I'm a mother, 

a friend. I remember 

well I am a teacher. I

have traveled, written, 

enjoyed, sorrowed and

simply lived.

Not sure this brings me

any closer to discovering

just who I am. Perhaps

the answer might be . . .

d) all of the above!

I know many things about

moi. I am comfortable in

my own bare feet. I love

that I'm still here. Again,

I ask myself . . .

"Do you really and truly

know who you are?"

So hope to keep right on 

learning!

06/11/2026

OMG what a day!

We were out of water

so we head out to the

car.

Alas, we couldn't get 

in. Neither of our keys

would work.

Using his secret key, as

he refers to it, my guy

finally got in. But, the

car wouldn't start. 

He took the keys apart

and got a reading of 29.

At some point the car

started but both keys

shut down.

My son e-mailed us a

site to help with the

batteries. He checked

in with us throughout

the day. Bless him!

So, in going for water,

my guy stayed in the car 

and I filled the jugs.

Then he took a turn and

ran in for new bats. Prob

solved!

Finally at home, we just

sat outside under our fave

tree with thankful hearts.

Best part of the day, our

friends came over.

Crazy, crazy day!!!

06/10/2026

"Knowing others is

wisdom, knowing your-

self is enlightenment."

~Lao Tzu

Sooooo enjoy these bits

and pieces of wisdom

wherever I find them.

I acknowledge that the

bottom line would be to

accept and integrate them

into our souls.

As to knowing oneself,

methinks it takes an entire

lifetime. I'm still working

on it.

And, it's not only knowing

oneself, but understanding

the hows and whys this is.

I'm this way because . . .

   *my father taught me

   * mom used to do this

   *I left home too early

   * I lived abroad 20 years

   *my guy expects it of me

The question to ask would be,

"Am I this way because I was

taught, or sheer laziness, or

not paying attention to business?

I do know 'tis my wish to grow

and methinks this just might

require some good, hard work!

 - - -

Laozi was a legendary Chinese

Philosopher considered to be

the author of the Tao Te Ching,

one of the foundational texts

of Taoism. Wikipedia

06/09/2026

"Curious about what's

next. Grateful for what's

here. Glad to be alive

to see it. This is enough."

~empaths and old souls

So love and appreciate

special bits of wisdom

to be found almost any

where you look!

I get a kick out of past

events etched into my

memory. I enjoy living

my days in the here and

now. I pray I am gifted

a future.

As we have no idea of

our futures, best said 

to enjoy the hell out of

today . . .

 . . . and I sooooo intend

to do so!!!

Blessed be . . .

06/08/2026

My heart is full; my

hopes, prayers and

dreams sated . . .

Methinks I may just

be the luckiest mom

in the entire universe.

Watching my adult

children in conversation

with one another is such

a gift.

The laughter, the jibes,

the nods . . . all in good

fun and enjoyment.

Gratitude fills my heart.

Joy fills my soul. I am

sooooo in love with my

own children!

Blessed be . . .

06/07/2026

"Experience the magical

power of joy. Turn ordinary

moments into extraordinary

moments." 

~muses for a mystic

Oh happy day . . .

I get to see my kids! And

that is turning an ordinary

Sunday into extraordinary

joy and bliss!

I feel like a teen on my

first date. I do wish we

all lived closer. Yet, we're

prob right where we need

to be.

Ever so thankful . . .

06/06/2026

"A negative mind will

never give you a positive

life!" Empaths Empowered

A brilliant reminder . . .

Never been quite sure 

just how we fall into 

negativity.

Is it simply that we're 

not paying attention to

business? Might it be a

learned behavior from

our fams? Friends? One

thing for certain, 'tis not

a place I wish to reside!

Perhaps I need to take a

page out of Pavlov's Dogs

and prick myself when

I'm being negative.

I'm going to work on it!

Food for thought . . .

06/05/2026

"Cornerstone Beliefs

1) sacredness of nature

2) reverence for ancestors

3) divine within ourselves"

Saw this on our infamous

FB . . . sooooo resonates 

with moi!

Methinks each of us have 

our three basic beliefs no 

matter the path we follow.

I like the idea of giving 

this some thought and 

sussing out my own.  

Most likely, won't differ 

much from these.

I much lament that most

of us hurry through life

trying to get everything

done, that we don't have

time to slow down. For

'tis in the slowing down

we can worship, honor

our beliefs.

I'm thinking! Thinking!

06/04/2026

"You don't have a soul.

You are a soul; you have

a body." ~C.S. Lewis

I enjoy distinctions,

clarifications. This

one is perfect! Must 

be that Lang Arts teach 

in moi!

Can't help but wonder . . .

Recognizing we are

souls rather than just

bodies . . . would that 

make us more watchful?

More careful? More

responsible?

For me, that works. Alas

I don't pay much attention

to the bod. But, the soul

matters most greatly.

Methinks I need a look-see

into this particular vocab

and have a talk with myself!

   I am a soul . . .

   I have a body!

Wow! Just W O W !!!

06/03/2026

"My cup runneth over."

~Psalms 23

So many sweet souls

in my life! I am ever

blest.

Kin and friends, from

far and near, enter my

door bringing bright

blessings.

How did I ever get so

lucky?! As I'm not to

drive due to Petit Mal

Seizures, I am beyond

pleased and grateful

loved ones come to moi.

I feel like doing a dance

of gratitude. Alas, at 100

years old, sooooo not

happening!

Love to you and courage

to me . . .

Blessed be.

06/02/2026

So like the beginnings

of each day . . .

Checking my to do list,

wondering what the day

may bring. Some things

planned; others unexpected.

Today is one of those days.

It's so pretty outside and

I know we're expecting

rain at some point.

My old friend and a new

friend coming over. This

indeed makes my day.

What will we chat about?

Surely I will learn some

new things . . .

Just what I love about 

a new day . . . all the

unexpected bringing joy

to the party!!!

Just wait and see . . .

06/01/2026

'Tis morn of the day

after . . . and oh what

a day it was! Still feel

great.

Makes me wonder if

we shouldn't plan for

joy as each day awakes.

One of the things I love

about getting older is

the pleasure the little

things bring me.

   -a rainy afternoon

   -sitting outside

   -listening to music

   -visits from loved ones

   -enlightening moments

Thirty days of June await.

I intend to enjoy the whole

of it . . .

05/31/2026 - Blue Moon

"A blue moon refers to the

presence of a second full

moon in a calendar month."

~Wikipedia

So love me a blue moon!

I honor the scientific side,

but I do enjoy the romance

of a blue moon. After all,

they only occur once in a

blue moon. Ha!

Glad the weather will be

nice as I'd like to sit out 

a while in the afternoon.

I'll honor the blue moon

and make three wishes.

They will be special. 

The child within anxiously

awaits . . .

Happy Blue Moon!

05/30/2026

"When I'm an old lady

I want to be one of those

women that has a cabin

full of plants, weird rocks

and crystals. That just

minds her own business

with her crazy hair."

~Witch, Crone Shaman,

and Sage

Actually, methinks I have

arrived! I don't tend to

think of myself as an old

lady, but I guess I am.

I've got the plants, rocks

and crystals. And God and

sundry all know about the

crazy hair.

If you need a crone witch

experience, come on by

for a brewski under my

fave tree . . .

05/29/2026

"Those who take the

scenic route because 

it's prettier, keep smooth 

stones from special places,

and feel better after a rain

storm - I see your magic."

~Earthy Herbs

Ahhhhh, just my special

kind of magick!

I so love and honor that

part of my home that

bleeds into the forest! 

I find healing simply 

by observing the beauty

provided by our Mother.

I get that we're all diff.

Some like living in the

midst of a city whilst

others wish to be as 

far away as possible.

There are those who

live in condos, others

in high rises, oceans

and mountains as well.

I find it both amazing

and lovely  . . . all the

different tastes and

enjoyment . . .

Sending some happy!!!

05/28/2026

Get such a kick out of 

seeing how different

retirees live and play!

One of my oldest pals

travels the world over.

Sometimes on her own

and others with a friend.

Others take short trips

to nearby places. Yet

some spend a lot of

time at malls and stores.

Then there are those of

us who have been there,

done that and now like

to stay at home with

murder mysteries and

eats in bed.

Go figure! Methinks has

to do with dif personality

prefs. Know I'm enjoying

the hell out of my own

end of lifestyle!!!

Have fun, whatever you

choose . . .

05/27/2026

"You live most of your

life inside your head.

Make sure it's a nice

place to be." ~Angie Shea

Fab reminder!

Right or wrong, I live 

in my head a great deal. 

I like to think things out.

I enjoy remembering . . .

helps with the doldrums.

I even have conversations

in my head.

When I need to, I talk to

my dad in my head. Much

to say and he gets me. I

always feel better after a

long chat with him.

Memories, remembrances,

recalls . . . fab visits!!!

05/26/2026

"I have danced with your

memory a thousand times."

~Zen to Zany

Has to do with Memorial

Day. Can't stop thinking

about my father.

I do talk to my dad almost

every day. He's who I talk

to in a manner of praying.

I always could talk to him.

Could tell him anything. 

Was the least judgmental

person I ever met.

In fact, he was the one 

who informed me at the

age of 13 that I was to 

be called to the Pantheist

path.

No, I never, ever forget

my dad, not even for a

moment. Still, Memorial

Day simply screams his

absence.

My heart sooooo hurts . . .

05/25/2026 - Memorial Day

I come from a military

family.

Praise the Universe . . .

they all came home. I

can't even begin to

imagine losing anyone

to war. Such heartache.

I pray each family who

have lost a beloved to

war, be comforted today.

You are in my heart . . .

Blessed be.

05/24/20266

"Faithless is he that says

farewell when the road

darkens." ~J.R.R.Tolkien

Tolkien, always good

with those much needed

reminders.

Alas, I believe I've sinned

thusly. Afraid of the dark

perhaps. But as one grows

older, we learn to stay the

distance.

Having said that, I'd be the

first to admit the fear, even

terror. A lot of us actually

grow up afraid of the dark!

'Tis perhaps that we elders

don't run so fast as we once

did. Best to sit tight and

face the music.

I'm at least down to dark 

days rather than dark times.

Courage . . .

05/23/2026

I've been told, from 

time to time, that I'm 

an eccentric.

I do know my dad was,

but I still have trouble

defining the word.

I've worn naught but

black since I retired. I

have 13 sets of black

so I can change daily.

Not sure if that's crazy

or eccentric. Ha.

Wonder if living happily 

in a 150 year old tiny 

cabin counts?!

Feel free to enlighten

me; I am curious . . .

 - - -

"Eccentric . . .

refers to behavior, habits 

or appearances that deviate 

significantly from accepted 

or conventional norms.The

term implies an odd, peculiar 

or unconventional style that 

is uniquely one's own, often 

regarded as whimsical rather 

than harmful." Vocabulary.com

05/22/2026

"The healer suffers first.

Then returns with the

medicine."

~The Pagan Collective

Methinks 'tis a true gift

to be called to be a healer.

Still, I can only imagine

the exhaustion from doling 

out healing whenever and

wherever one can.

I question, do those of us in

need ever serve the healer?

Do we send flowers, make

a meal, take them out, pray 

for them?

I swear I am going to take

a serious look at those who

have helped me on my path,

those who have healed me

when needed.

I must find a way to honor

their givings, expecting

naught in return . . .

05/21/2026

"Do not grow old, no

matter how long you 

live. Never cease to 

stand like curious children 

before the Great Mystery 

in which we were born." 

~Albert Einstein 

Beautiful, beautiful words!

What I find interesting about

Albert Einstein would be the

fact that despite his brilliance,

he understood real life.

I'm still learning and I pray

I learn that great lesson in

these words!

Methinks it boils down to

LIVE rather than EXIST.

- - -

"Albert Einstein was a

German-born theoretical

physicist and mathematician

who revolutionized physics

and our understanding of the

universe. He's best known 

for his equation E=mc2."

05/20/2026

"Every part of your

journey has meaning.

Embrace it all."

~Goddess Love

I actually believe I've

done this my entire life.

Loved life, experiences,

happenings . . . all good!

I will admit, there are 

days and times when 

this whole aging process 

catches me out. I can be

a tad cranky. Ouch!

But, as my father before

me used to say, "Isn't it

a glorious morn? So great

to be alive."

Remembering . . .

05/19/2026

Obviously, I'm an old

gal, med hight, weight . . .

Having owned up . . .

I say, I am concerned

about the anorexia I

witness in today's stars.

Why is it necessary to

be bone thin? Why is

this the norm of today?

I hear about the hardly

eating, the throwing up,

the fasting . . . not only

NOT healthy, methinks

early death awaits along

with all types of health

issues.

Alas, we need to revisit

our belief systems with

our very messed up view

of beauty . . .

05/18/2026

Colorado waits . . .

as the long promised

snow arrives today.

Spring, not winter, 

but here's hoping for

several inches of that

much needed moisture.

We are to be blest with

both rain and snow. I

am vastly concerned 

as not having a proper

winter this year will

affect Colorado's crops

in all areas.

We also supply water

for other states. What

happens when there is

naught to be shared?!

I pray the Universe

smiles on us today!!!

Blessed be . . .

05/17/2026

*Take a deep breath.

*Feel your body.

*Drink some water.

*Spend time outside.

*Write down thoughts.

*Listen to favorite songs.

*Take a break.

*Appreciate the birds.

*Call someone you love.

*Speak kind words.

*Wear something bright.

*Ask for help.

~Anxiety Positive

Every now and then, the

Universe finds a way to

send much needed advice.

If ever there is a list to be

followed, 'tis this one.

Methinks I need to tattoo

it on my brain and in my

heart.

Follow the list, make your

own, add and subtract, but . . .

 . . . do something positive

for yourself during difficult

times.

 . . . do something positive

for yourself every single day!

05/16/2026

"Age didn't slow me

down, it just changed

what I run toward."

~Wilderness Times

Who would've guessed

just how much I enjoy

being in my late 70s!

Like where I live. Love

my fam and friends. Get

a kick out of my murder

mysteries (both book &

movies), hours I keep,

foods I eat, wine and

dine me all I want!

Methinks the aches and

pains are naught when

looking at the joy of

living.

My intention is to enjoy

right down to the last

minute!

What a life! Salud . . .

05/15/2026

"If nothing saves us

from death, may love

at least save us from

life." ~Pablo Neruda

Ever and always love

Pablo Neruda. 'Twas

during my 20 years in

Mexico that I read and

enjoyed so much of his

work.

Yet, this particular quote 

is beyond the pale . . .

phenomenal!

Methinks it suggests there

are difficulties in life that

only love can help us

survive. 

I can sooooo attest to this!

Love has gotten me through

cancer, losing the home my

father built for me, running

away from home, living in

poverty and trying my best

to grow up.

I salute LOVE, honor those

have loved me through the

most difficult times, and

those who love me still . . .

 . . . eccentric, weird, crazy

woman that I am!

05/14/2026

"Stay aligned with your

own morals, values, and

energy and let people

meet you there."

~Goddess Love

Need to think about this . . .

The people I love come

from all different walks

of life. They often believe

differently than I do. It's

simply not an issue.

This doesn't mean we

don't meet and greet

within the realm of

similar values. Simply

said, we walk different

spiritual paths.

But, what's that old adage?

"All roads lead to Rome."

I have a feeling that all

spiritual paths lead to the

light.

Blessed be . . .

05/13/2026

"Life is all about balance.

Balance is not something

you find ... it's something

you create."

~Muses from a Mystic

Perhaps bears repeating . . .

I've searched for balance

my entire life.

As the most unbalanced

Libra I've ever known,

methinks 'tis not bloody

likely I'll find it this late

in the day.

Guess now it's all about

self acceptance . . .

   -So what if I'm uneven?

   -So what if balance isn't

       in the docket for moi?

   -So what if my ups and

       downs make no sense?

Perhaps this time of life 

is indeed all about living, 

enjoying, doing, no matter . . .

 . . . balance or imbalance!

05/12/2026

I find myself loving

my crone years . . .

I enjoy doing what

ever I feel like doing.

I love living quietly.

I so like the hours I

keep.

Obviously, aging has

its own difficulties. 

Yet, I find both joy and

gratitude to have been

allowed these additional

years of my life.

I look back at each period

of my life. I enjoyed them

all. Most thankful for the

memories.

Not quite done yet . . . 

I'm still loving life!

Blessed be . . .

05/11/2026

Crazy days of May . . .

   -May 1, Beltane

   -May 5, Cinco de Mayo

   -May 10, Mother's Day

   -May 25, Memorial Day

   -May 27, Eid al-Adha

   -May 30, Blue Moon Eve

   -May 31, Blue Moon

Rather unbelievable, don't

you think?! One could be

an alcoholic by the end of

the month!

Oh well, as 'tis my daughter's

b-day/b-month . . . 'twill ever

and always be my fave!

BTW, if you want to celebrate

any of the above dates, just

let me know . . .

05/10/2026 - Mother's Day

I find myself thinking

of all my girls . . .

. . . Linda, Katie, Emily

Sarah and Jennifer . . . 

 . . . all fab moms!

Lovely to be especially

remembered on this day,

but what moves me are

those little daily acts

reminding me I am

loved by my children.

That phone call out of

the blue, a sweet card in

the mail, an unexpected

gift, an email.

Methinks the children

are beyond busy with

their own. They must

feel as I once did . . .

overworked beyond

the pale.

I send each of you love

and courage. I thank the

Universe for you.

Blessed be, mom

05/09/2026

"Live your life and

forget your age."

~Goddess Love

I'm trying! I'm trying!

Except there are so

many reminders that

I'm about a 100 years

old. Damn it!

I don't recognize moi

in the mirror any more.

Age spots abound and

my knees go out from

time to time.

But bottom line, I am

still here, enjoying life

my children, family, 

my friends.

Methinks it doesn't get

any better than that!

Now, here's hoping my

mind doesn't decide to

go on vacation!

05/08/2026

"Integrity means that

what you thought, what

you said and what you

did, are all the same."

~Goddess Love

Wondrous words of

wisdom . . .

Methinks I have finally

found that perfect bit

of true wisdom. Some-

thing to truly strive for.

Rather wish I could 

have this etched on my

brain for ever and a day.

Might just be the best

read before starting out

each morn.

Blessed be . . .

05/07/2026

'Tis the morn of the

day after . . . 

And here we are . . .

watching our 15 plus

inches of snow, now

half of that.

So thank the universe

for this most needed

moisture. I would add,

we're experiencing a

very different season

than usual.

Can't help but wonder

how this will affect out

crops and daily temps.

Still, ever so glad to be

here . . . alive and well

for all that . . .

05/06/2026

OMG . . . 

Mother Nature has gifted

us such incredible beauty

today.

The back yard is simply

beyond greeting card 

beautiful!

My guy estimates we

have about 15" and it's

still snowing.

Methinks going back

to bed is a grand idea,

although the fireplace

feels quite alluring. 

Just have to see what

other gifts the Universe

brings today . . .

05/05/2026 - Cinco de Mayo

I have to think about what

Cinco de Mayo means to

me . . .

'Twas the birth of my mom,

without whom I would not

exist.

Added to that . . . the birth

of my daughter in her name.

Obviously, after 20 years in

Mexico, I properly recall the

historical meaning of Cinco

de Mayo.

Having said that . . . 'twill

ever and always be the births

of my mother and daughter

that mean the most to me . . .

Know this;  I'll be celebrating

with boots on . . . make no

mistake!!!

- - -

Cinco de Mayo is the annual

celebration held on May 5 to

celebrate Mexico's victory 

over the Second French Empire

at the Battle of Puebla in 1862,

led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

~Wikipedia

05/04/2026

Been seeing moi back

in the classroom in 

my dreams of late.

Loved teaching with 

a passion unlike any

other. Soooo miss it;

also love me some

retirement!

I do get to teach the 

odd class now and

then and for this I'm

thankful.

So wish my students

knew how fondly I

remember them . . .

05/03/2026

"There are beautiful

ways to find peace and

serenity, even in the

middle of unending 

chaos." ~Zen to Zany

Much needed reminder!

I rather like that this

reminder doesn't include

answers . . . 'tis for each

to find their own.

I find peace in some of 

my reading. Probably

should read more of this

kind than the mysteries

I so like.

Sitting outside on nice

days w/a cold beer is

def on the peaceful relax

side of things.

Talking to my children

'tis the best of all. Get to

that that today. Yayyyyy . . .

I pray we all find that

tad of peace we need to

survive tough times.

05/02/2026

Methinks I'm still in

May Day mode. 'Twas

such a glorious Beltane

and I loved every min

of it!

Looking back . . .

a fab meal, the p.m.

with my son, a few

hours of fire on the 

hearth and champagne

to top it all off.

Sooooo love me some 

Beltane!

Happy May . . .

05/01/2026, May Day

Beltane has finally

arrived! Yayyyyy!

Today we celebrate

the return of the sun

with fire.

Can you imagine it?

Small fires in all the

homes throughout

the US celebrating

both together and 

apart.

In warmer climes . . .

the children will be

dancing around the

May Pole. Can't you

just see it?!

Pray, have a wondrous

Beltane, light your fire

within and without.

Blessed be . . .

04/30/2026 - Día del Niño

He de confesar que mis

nenes ya son adultos.

Pero, siempre serán mis

nenes.

Bien me acuerdo mis

años en México cuando

celebrábamos esta fecha

tan especial.

Supongo que los nuestros

que viven aquí hacen algo

especial. Lamentablemente,

no creo que los gringitos

tengan algo parecido.

Recuerdo a los míos, mis

estudiantes, y hasta los

niños que veo en la calle.

Tal vez lo más importante

es que nosotros nunca

debemos olvidar el niño

en nuestras entrañas . . .

Felicidades!

04/29/2026

"Silence isn't empty,

it's full of answers.

~Empaths Empowered

So need the silence!

Days I think I'm going

to go crazy with all the

surrounding noise.

The semis, trucks and

cars going by make the

most. There are some

kids in the neighborhood

that have revved up their

engines and they are

indeed amazing.

Where does one purchase

a tad of silence, a bit of

peace?

Alas, in today's world,

might not even exist . . .

04/28/2026

"Moments of nature...

a dollop of salve for

the ache, a balm for

scarring wounds, a

bandage for the breaks."

~A. Shea

Oh how I love, admire,

adore, like, revere our

Mother Nature!!!

Queen of the Universe

and Mother to my soul.

I find myself hurting 

and sitting out with her

heals my soul!

Let's see how we can 

thank her . . .

   -Maybe throw a little

trash out the window?

   -Perhaps just leaving

pet fecal matter behind?

   -Possibly leaving camp

fires unattended?

Methinks this entire loving

Mother Earth needs a good

looking at!

Loving her means taking

care of her. Means paying

attention to business. Alas,

we are going to pay a very

high price for our sins

against her!!!

Blessed be . . .

04/27/2026

"Nothing is more impor-

tant than empathy for

another human being's

suffering. Nothing. Not

career, not wealth, not

intelligence, certainly

not status. We have to

feel for one another if

we're going to survive

with dignity."

~Audrey Hepburn

Obviously, I'm a fan . . .

She had such wisdom

in her soul. Not some-

thing I usually attribute

to the screen.

She makes me wonder . . .

Where is that much 

needed empathy today?

I'm old enough that I've

been through the whole

"You", "Us", "We", "Me"

generations, have actually

witnessed the changes

these have brought about.

I'd like to see quite a bit

more inclusion. How to

make it happen? 

Methinks it must begin 

at home . . .

04/26/2026

Oh what a glorious day!

I so enjoy catching up

with my LH Triad and

friend.

We ate, drank and made

merry . . . whilst talking

our hearts out.

My cabin is named after

Lady Hekate. Known for

standing at the three-way

crossroads, and my cabin

sits at a three-way as well.

Knowing these women 

for about 40 years has 

a true, true blessing. And,

I am ever so grateful!

Blessed be . . .

04/25/2026

"I love people who 

teach me something 

new, expand my mind,

talk to me about the

universe." ~Unknown

So many blessings, so

little time . . .

Even during the months of

SAD (Seasonal Affective

Disorder) I find such beauty

around me, such love, fab

people.

I hear about betrayal and 

yes, I've known it. But in

reality, I've had such an

amazing life, phenomenal

children, wondrous years

of teaching.

Obviously, I'm repeating

myself over and over again.

Methinks this has to do

with entering my ending

years and finding gratitude

for this gift called life.

I pray I enjoy every day 

I'm gifted . . .

Blessed be.

04/24/2026

"Light up a candle, 

read books, buy yourself 

presents, do whatever you

want. This is your life." 

~Goddess Love

Having a look-see, as it 

were. Indeed, I have had 

and do have a happy life. 

I've been blest with my

children, family, friends. 

I still cherish my forty 

years of teaching in two

countries. And now, I've

reached my elder years.

Although there are those

odd aches and pains, I

find I am ever so grateful

to be here . . . alive and

well-ish.

Here's hoping for another

few . . .

Blessed be!

04/23/2026

"What a privilege it is

to wake up and have

another day to better

yourself."

~Goddess Love

Perhaps, 'tis the fate 

of Libras to constantly

seek truth and growth, 

try for improvement,

and balance the scales.

Certainly, we all work

hard to become better

people, better souls, on

a daily basis. 

Can't help but wonder 

if we're born that way. 

Might have something

to do with. how we

were reared or even 

the choices we made

along the way.

I pray I be gifted many

a year yet. Still, when

my time comes, I hope

I'm seeking growth.

Blessed be . . .

04/22/2026, Earth Day

My guy and I were

20 when Earth day

was implemented.

Scary! Guess we are

oldies  . . . I was in old

Mexico at the time for

three years, staying

another 17. My favest

20!

Creating Earth Day

has to be one of the

singular most impor-

tant logros of the

20th century.

I so appreciate the

awareness it brings

home to us.

Let's all do something

really special today . . .

pick up a bag of trash,

plant a few lovelies

and enjoy this gift

from Mother Earth!

Blessed be . . .

 - - -

"Earth day is celebrated

annually on April 22 

to demonstrate global 

support for environs

protection. Founded in

1970 by Sen Gaylord

Nelson, now mobilizes 

over 1 billion people in 

193 countries."