Monthly Archives: January 2022

Ah! There is nothing like staying home for real comfort. ––Jane Austen In these COVID times I’m not sure everyone would agree with Austen, but Andy and I haven’t been affected much by the restrictions. We’re happy with our quiet … Continue reading →

Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. —Mary Oliver Or maybe listen but don’t let them insist that you agree with them. January 20, 2022

The majority of people feel they must be doing something all the time. Many who sit all day in an office or clean the house or work in a factory think that if they sit down at a sidewalk cafe … Continue reading →

The Forest service usually closes the roads we drive on for a few months in winter, so the top sign isn’t unusual. (We have a key.) When they posted it last week they added the notice and the map showing … Continue reading →

I live by one principle: Enjoy life with no conditions! People say, “If I had your health, if I had your money, oh, I would enjoy myself.” It is not true. I would be happy if I were lying sick … Continue reading →

Do you know any pampered pets? January 16, 2022

No swimming for Zoe today. Kaitlin and Torben were going to take the pups to the beach again, but this morning Sandra wrote to tell me to warn them about the tsunami advisory for the west coast. I did, and … Continue reading →

What could possibly go wrong with a water-loving pup on the end of 30′ leash at the edge of the ocean? Read Tempi’s post to find out. January 14, 2022

In a comment to yesterday’s post Anni said, I personally live up to my own philosophy…”there is a right way, a wrong way, and MY way.” What makes me happy is best. No other words spoken by others leads me. … Continue reading →

I came across this quote the other day: In order for man to succeed in life, God provided him with two means, education and physical activity. Not separately, one for the soul and the other for the body, but for … Continue reading →