10/13/2025

"The world is full of

poems, but you have to

be quiet to hear them."

~Mary Oliver

Alas, indeed we live in a

noisy, noisy world! Feel

like I can't hear myself

think half the time . . .

So love me that old mixed

metaphor, "Slow down and

listen."

I'm trying for it all . . . the

whole slowing down thing,

making the effort to listen,

And really, truly hearing.

I want the peace the quiet

brings. I need to hear the

poems Mother Nature shares.

In this loud, noisy world . . .

quick of pace and slow to

forgive, I long to learn the

art of being quiet.

10/12/2025

"Sometimes you have 

to let go of the picture 

of what you thought life

would be like and learn 

to find joy in the story

you're actually living."

~Rachel Marie Martin

Having been reared on

Cinderella stories and

other fables, I must

chuckle as my own real

life shows no comparison.

Doesn't mean I haven't

had a good life, just dif

than expected as a child.

Best of all, my children!

Followed by 40 years of

glorious teaching. And

now, enjoying retirement

(somewhat hampered by

old age, ha!).

Alas, so many are not

given the gift of life.

Methinks we should

cherish every moment.

Needs be . . . lose the

complaints already!

10/11/2025

"Your time on earth 

is limited. Don't try to 

age with grace, age with

mischief, audacity, and 

a good story to tell."

~Case Kenny

Brilliant! 

Words of wisdom can 

be found in the strangest

places!

Mine is a serious nature.

Even my own attempts at

humor are rarely understood.

I often forget that fun, the

humorous side of life and

good times are important

as well.

Obviously, I'm at the other

end of life . . . no idea just

how much I have left. So,

methinks might be a good

idea to enjoy this lighter

side of life!

Maybe I could start with

one liners!

10/10/2025

"Negative thoughts are 

like clouds. When they

enter your mind, let them

pass. Stay positive."

~muses from a mystic

Staying positive requires

much attention and a great

deal of work, make no

mistake!

'Tis one of the greatest

truths that has come to

me in my dotage.

It occurs to me, positivity

brings many a gift to the

table! Methinks it clearly

elongates life. And, were 

this not the case, it still 

takes life to a better place,

a higher plane.

Surely positivity gives us

greater strength to deal 

with those daily battles

with which we are faced.

Albeit health issues, 

familial misunderstandings, 

scarcity of funds . . . facing

these and more with smiles,

hope and faith seduces

success.

And surely, positivity begets

all things positive . . .

Blessed be.

10/09/2025 - Dedicated to Heidi Cox

She seems to think 'tis

her b-day . . . so she's

headed off to Never

Never Land!

Methinks, as her Fairy

Godmother, I should

follow in tow. Alas, she

has it in her head she's

old enough to go on her

own. Go figure!

I can only imagine the

naughties she'll be getting

herself into. I ask . . .

"Shouldn't I be there to

help out?! Oh well, I wish

her luck.

Do so love me these crazy

days of October, the absolute

funnest time of the year!

And, hey there missy, do

enjoy your time away and

happiest of all happies!

10/08/2025

No can do believe my 

guy!

Starting about 2:00 a.m. 

he got up every half an 

hour to check out the

moon.

Finally about 5:00, he 

decided 'twas time I had

a look-see. And, from

then on, we did the every

half hour thing together!

I have to smile . . . he's

sun and pays attention to

the moon and I'm moon

and pay attention to the

sun.

Methinks must mean we

are made for each other.

Might just be the best

supermoon  E V E R !!!

Pray tell me I'm your 

favest lunatic . . .

10/07/2025

"Light a candle while you

fold laundry. Put fresh 

flowers on your desk while

you work. Brew your coffee

like it's a ceremony. These

small acts of intentionality

transform routine into ritual, 

tasks into treasures, and 

moments into memories."

~Vex King

Found this delightful quote

this early morn . . .

Rather wish the entire world

could see it and be so inspired.

Chores are mundane for a

reason. What could it hurt to

spice them up a tad?!

   -Music whilst cooking

   -Ask hub's help to make bed

   -Ice cream for doing dishes

All of us have tasks and errands

when we'd rather be at the beach

taking in the sun. 

Not living near a beach at this 

time, methinks I'd do well to 

spice up my daily do list . . .

 . . . one way or another!

10/06/2025

I would so love to write

but I'll be busy w/Day 4

of mole making . . .

As soon as I get done

with the dentist today, 

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

I'll be devouring mole

every little while . . .

Delish! Delightful!! 

Divine!

10/05/2025

Today is Day 3 of my

annual mole making . . .

Rather beyond exhausting

but over the top phenom

at the end of the day!

Day 1 is stem, seed, soak!

As I tend to make a lot, it

takes a lot of time.

Day 2 is slow boil for hrs

and Day 3 is blend, sift

three times over.

Then comes the seasoning

part . . . I have a list of 99

ingredients I like to add. 

In reality, I probably use

anywhere from 40 - 60.

Slow boiling, seasoning,

tasting . . . and finally we

get to eat. Sooooo enjoy 

it over rice and beans, 

enchiladas!

I can already feel the 

scales tipping upward,

but ever so worth it!

Like a taste?

10/04/2025

"I hope I never tire of

the night sky, of watching

cream make galaxies in 

my coffee. I hope I never

grow to be someone who

can no longer see the small

beautiful things." spilled ink

One of the things I like about

being older is the joy I find

in the small things.

-Sitting on the porch with a

friend watching the night 

lights turn on . . .

-Ice cream for breakfast in

bed . . .

-An unexpected compliment . . .

-A card in the mailbox . . .

All sweet, small gifts that

make my day ever so lovely!

Thanking the Universe ever

and always!

10/03/2025

"You cannot get through a

single day without having

an impact on the world

around you. What you do

makes a difference, and

you have to decide what

kind of difference you

want to make."

~Dr. Jane Goodall

I bow at the feet of this

incredible woman. What

an example she is for us

all.

She is a shero for all time!

I use 'is' rather than 'was'

because she lives within

our hearts forever and

always.

We obviously cannot be

her. Still, it's important that

we too make a difference

in our own way.

Maybe for us it may be 

a smile at someone who 

seems sad. Perhaps an

unexpected compliment.

Reaching up high at the

supermarket for an old

gal who's otherwise too

short.

Methinks we tend to

believe that if our acts

aren't grand, they don't

matter. Bottom line,

they do matter.

Doing the small things

brighten the days on

both sides of the fence.

Let's do this!!!

10/02/2025

"The best thing about

getting older is becoming

clear on what does and

doesn't matter." 

~Anita Opper

Sooooo like this! Indeed,

clarity seems to come

with age. Wish it could

be sooner, but seems age

is a requirement.

Having been at death's door

myself, I simply have no

issue with aging. 'Tis a fab

blessing, make no mistake!

Every time I hear someone

complaining about aging, I

always think, "Consider the

alternative!"

Here's moi, looking forward

to my 76th year. Need to

listen to my own advice and

stop complaining. Looking

forward to what may be

coming. 

May I be up for anything 

and everything!!!

10/01/2025

Finally!!!

I look forward all year to

October, my birth month!

Thought it would never

come . . .

And, the first four days

promise to be lovely. I'll

be sitting outside by the 

pond, enjoying the last

of the good weather and

raising my marg to the

sun!

I like to do something

special each day of the

month. This time around,

I'm keeping it simple. 

As I turned 75 last year, 

I went a tad crazy and the

result was gaining 20 lb.

Funny, took me one mo

to gain it and nine mo to

take it off . . . a full

gestation period . . . go

figure!

Today, we're off to town

for my fave pizza. My

tasks for the month, make

a new spice mix and . . .

MOLE!!!

Can hardly wait . . .