09/02/2026

Yikes ahoy!

We were awakened at

o' dark 30 by sounds

in the parking lot.

Not sure what the hell

was going on! By light

of day we were able to

take a look-see.

Trash can upside down,

as well as trash strewn

around. First thought . . .

raccoons.

Then we saw the paw

print on the pickup

handle and the long 

scratches emanating

from there.

Sooooo scary! Sooooo

unnerving! I admit it,

I'm scared to even take 

the trash out.

"Lions and tigers and

bears, oh my . . . "

09/01/2026 - Robin

Alas, we start our new

month with a sad loss.

Robin is the mother 

of my step-children 

and a long-time friend.

One of the things I so

appreciated about her

was the way she treated

us.

We've been together just

shy of 27 years. In all

that time, she never said

a harsh word to me or

mistreated me in any 

way.

Robin was a faithful

Mormon gal. I really

have no idea if there's

a heaven . . . but, if

there is, she'll receive

a phenomenal welcome.

Rest in peace, Robin.

We will ever and always

remember you fondly.

08/31/2026

Let's see . . .

All dolled up and

ready to party!

A brace on my back, 

a couple on my knees, 

likewise my ankles. 

Looks like all I need 

would be to do my

elbows! Ha!

I remember when I

was a little girl, this

gal came to one of

our meetings. She

had on a white neck

brace all decked out

in fake gemstones.

That memory makes

me think maybe I

should think about

some decor of my 

own! 

Bottom line, I'm still

here and I'll make it

one way or another.

Still, just might have 

to learn me another 

curse word or two!

"Aging ain't for sissies!"

~Bette Davis

08/30/2026

"One day at a time,

One thought at a time,

One moment at a time,

One task at a time"

~Shamanic Medicine

Make no mistake, we

spend the bulk of our

lives in a hurry . . . 

   *Hurry to work

   *Hurry to eat

   *Hurry to tasks

   *Hurry to bed

When retirement kicks

in, we begin that long

process of learning to

slow down. Aching

bodies help with that!

Now that I'm about a

100 years old, I look

back lamenting I didn't

slow down more whilst

living my life.

Perhaps slowing down

is simply a gift to the

aging . . .

08/29/2026

I'm ever so in love

with my porch!

What a phenomenal

invention! Sitting

here with a hot cup

of coffee in the early

morn or a cold beer

in the afternoon . . .

all good!

I quite like the see all,

feel all of the porch.

Still, the provided 

privacy and relative

safety are sentiments

of vast importance.

No need to talk . . .

just enjoy the silence

and heal from this

mad, mad world we

live in today!

 - - -

"No single person invented

the porch; shaded outdoor

entryways evolved across

ancient civilizations world

wide rather than being

created by one individual."

Preservation Artisans Guild

08/28/2026

OMG . . .

Our Lunar Lady is

strutting her stuff!

I woke my guy at 9:00

last night. Alas, we 

couldn't see the 

happening.

But he got even with

me awaking me at o'

dark 30 this early morn

to see the full moon.

'Twas brightest of

yellows and well

worth the wake up.

I have to smile at the

pair of us. He's all sun

and I'm all moon. Yet

he makes certain I see

all things lunar and I

sit with him in the sun

each day.

Sooooo loving the gifts

Mother Nature brings

to us!

Blessed be . . .

08/27/2026

So enjoy recalling 

my life . . .

I don't live there any 

more, but I don't see

anything wrong with

visiting from time to

time!

Enjoyed my childhood,

much fun going away

to school, my 20 years

in Mexico, another 20

teaching in Commerce

City, now finally retired.

I've written about this

before . . . 'tis simply 

my way of visiting my

life . . . 

Sooooo don't think for

a minute I'm going all

gaga on you!

Well, perhaps a tad, but

just a tad!

08/26/2026 - Musings only . . .

A strange day . . .

Times I feel we're all

living in a soap opera!

Everything from odd

weather patterns this 

year to unexpected

deaths amongst the 

stars.

On the good side of

life, we have phenom

children, that glorious

few of faithful friends

and a sweet, tiny cabin

to live in.

One of our daughters

is birthdaying today. 

So wish we could be

with her. Love her,

miss her; only being

about 177 keeps us

apart.

Methinks 'tis time to

start that whole reverse

aging thingy. Anybody

know where to find it?

08/25/2026

My trusting heart hurts!

We were awakened at

2:30 this early morn

by the alarm on our

mailbox being set off.

About 20 min later, it

happened again. Ever

so sad when you live

'mongst thieves.

Alas, what to do?!

08/24/2026

What is it about life

that makes you want

to stay a little longer?

There's even a part of

me that doesn't like to

waste time sleeping!

Sooooo love being here.

I enjoy sitting outside,

watching all around me.

The clouds change every

few moments. The little

creatures play, the bunny

hops at full speed and

all kinds of birds land 

in our fave tree.

I get a kick out of opening 

the fridge to see what falls 

out. Not much into cooking

these days.

I enjoy the old whodoneits 

of yesteryear. Love my

nightly reads and daily

crossword puzzles.

Bantering w/my guy is a

fave. Love me some rainy

porch days w/a little red!

Simply said, I just want

to stay around another

little while!

08/23/2026

"It appears that if you

want to live longer,

you have to give up all

the things that make 

you want to live longer."

~Zen to Zany

See this pearl of wisdom

from time to time . . .

Always wonder if I'm

ever going to do anything

about it. Nah!

Then, I wonder if going

half-way would work?!

I've already given up

coffee; alas, not beer.

I've never tasted meat;

I'm a life-long veggie. 

Still like whole milk, 

cream, sour cream . . .

Alright I admit it. I'm

into high cals!

Alas, methinks there's

no hope for me. I'm just

a naughty, naughty girl

inside a 176 year old!

Wish me well . . .

08/22/2026

"There is a way that

nature speaks, that

land speaks. Most of

the time we are simply

not patient enough,

quiet enough, to pay

attention to the story."

~Linda Hogan

Each and every day, 

I sit outside and am

dazzled by Mother

Nature.

Today, 'twas elk, two

separate herds. Got to

see our baby bunny. 

Alas, the mama was

caught by a mapache

last night.

The chipmunks draw

near to drink from the

pond. The hummers

like to drink straight

from the fountain.

We sit in silence and

enjoy the gifts Mother

Nature shares. We are

so blest; make no

mistake!

Blessed be . . .

08/21/2026

"Come to the woods, 

for here is rest. There 

is no repose like that of

the green deep woods."

~John Muir

Methinks 'tis no mistake

we ended up in this tiny

150 year old cabin in

the woods.

I bought it for my tribe,

never imagining that I'd

actually end up living

here.

Such a blessing! I can

sit for hours feeling the

gentle sway of pines,

seeing the odd cone fall.

The sun warms me. The

shadows chill me. The

entire experience heals

me!

Each and every day, I

thank the Universe for

this healing gift!

Blessed be . . .

08/20/2026

"Be loud in your joy.

Be wild w/your dreams

Show up messy.

Show up real.

Say what you feel.

Wear what you love.

Take up space.

Own your magic.

Dance barefoot.

Laugh until it hurts.

Chase sunsets.

Eat the cake.

Kiss slowly.

Live like this life is yours -

because it is."

~Dede Hawkins

No need to add anything.

She says it all . . .

My compliments!

08/19/2026

I feel so sorry for God

sometimes . . .

One has to take his or

her existence on faith.

So, why is it that I feel

sorry for him?

Seems he gets blamed

for everything . . .

*If you don't like the

weather, God's not

paying attention.

*If you didn't win the

lotto, God didn't think

you needed it.

*If you're not healed,

God didn't grant you

the favor.

I could go on . . . 

. . . and yet I know 

there are those who 

truly love this being and 

are thankful for all their

blessings.

If you believe, stay

P O S I T I V E !!!

08/18/2026

"Remember, this is now.

Live it, feel it, cling to it.

I want to become acutely

aware of all I've taken for

granted." ~Sylvia Plath

Actually, methinks I've 

got this . . .

I so enjoy being an elder.

Still learning, but know

more than I used to.

Loving those little things

I may have overlooked

when younger.

Just give me a chair out

side w/my guy and I'll

show you all the beauty

there is to be had . . .

Gentle breeze dancing

through the trees, pond

beauty, hundreds of pines,

elk and deer passing by.

Sounds like heaven to me.

And yes, you simply have

to ignore the traffic on the

other side. ~!@#$%^&*()_

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 . . .