Category Archives: Philosophy
Immortality?
From time to time life makes us face the fact that we’re mortal. It’s no fun, and it hits us right in the gut with the force of a canon ball. Whether it’s a health scare for you, finding out … Continue reading
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Mother is a verb, not a noun. ~ Proverb
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. “ ~Rajneesh Motherhood is an awesome role. Is anyone really ever ready to … Continue reading
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Earth is a flower and it’s pollinating.
“Earth is a flower and it’s pollinating.” Neil Young Spring temperatures, rain, and sunshine are unleashing a burst of bloom at my house! As I look around our yard, I, also, feel renewed. We have new growth on the yew we … Continue reading
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Reading – A Wonderful Addiction
When I was 4, my family was gathered in the living room on a really dreary, rainy Sunday afternoon. My mom was sitting in her chair with one small dog on either side of her, working the New York Times … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday to Me…
I’m the luckiest woman in the world. Today I’m officially a “geezer.” (I was probably one yesterday, too, but it wasn’t ‘official’ until today. ) I’ve had a three-day celebration, starting with a scoop of chocolate ice cream after bowling … Continue reading
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Old age is fifteen years older than I am.
“Old age is fifteen years older than I am.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Tomorrow, March 9th, I celebrate my birthday. My 65th birthday. In a previous life, I would have been really appalled – depressed – about reaching such an ‘old’ … Continue reading
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not…”
Valentine’s Day-”He-Loves-Me”-Limited-Edition-Print by Jane Daniell “Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.” - Wikipedia. In my opinion, the celebration of the holiday itself each year defeats its … Continue reading
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Happy Squirrels!
We live out in the sticks on about 8 acres on top of a ridgeline. We had our home built about 25 years ago, clearing only the top of the ridgeline and leaving the rest ‘wild.’ We have a small … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Seasons
Feeding the Birds
Chicken-or-Eagle-Print by Derek McCrea “Why do birds sing in the morning? It’s the triumphant shout: ‘We got through another night!’” Enid Bagnold One of my favorite things about the winter season is being visited by the birds. Our deck is now … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolution
“The-Diva”-Hand-painted-Glasses-Set-of-4 by Rebecca Kelman We all make – and break – New Year’s resolutions every year, having the best of intentions. Mine last year was to look like Julia Roberts. As you can tell from my profile picture, I didn’t … Continue reading
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We Used Up Our Luck Today
We were stopped at a stoplight on the highway when suddenly our Corvette was rear-ended! It was shocking. We had been talking and weren’t aware of any problem coming up behind us. It was a bright, shiny day. Dry streets. … Continue reading
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” – Charles Dickens, from A Tale of Two Cities. This quote hasn’t meant a lot to me until this year. This Christmas has been ‘the worst of times’ … Continue reading
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Tech Support
We’ve been in our home almost 25 years now. Our garage door opener remotes started acting wonky recently. We called the people who serviced the opener last and found that they don’t sell the opener, and can’t get parts for, … Continue reading
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“Old age is no place for sissies.”
“Old age is no place for sissies.” Bette Davis I have to admit that I’m at the ‘awkward age’ – old, but not qualifying for Medicare yet. I don’t FEEL old – at least most of the time. I guess … Continue reading
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