Monthly Archives: November 2022

I loved it when Kaitlin was little, but I wouldn’t have the energy for it now. I laugh every time I think of this picture. November 10, 2022

If someone offered you one of these personalized pillows, which would you choose? For me the book one would be closest, but because of my eyes I don’t snuggle up with books, just my iPads. What about you? November 7, … Continue reading →

This T-shirt reminds me of Andy. He doesn’t wear T-shirts, but he does have trouble with cold, so he has four down sweaters, two up on the land, two down here, to keep him warm. Why two in each place? … Continue reading →

who can stay serene. November 7, 2022

Tempi can be mischievous at times, but she’s often poised and alert. Kaitlin and Torben adopted Zoe in June 2018, and a few months later, when Kaitlin and I were talking on the phone, there was suddenly a lot of … Continue reading →

Sometimes, if you want to be happy, you’ve got to run away to Bath and marry a punk rocker. Sometimes you’ve got to dye your hair cobalt blue or wander remote islands in Sicily, or cook your way through Mastering … Continue reading →

I wrote about this article from Stanford News two years ago, but it’s worth repeating. Despite COVID-19 risks, older people experience higher emotional well-being than younger adults, Stanford psychologist finds: What makes older people more resilient to stress than younger … Continue reading →

Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a habit. And happiness is something you have to work hard at. It does not just happen. ––Leslie Jordan Do you believe that? I do, for myself at least. I’m not sure about the … Continue reading →

Remember the third Nasturtium Andy planted last month? This is what it looked like yesterday (in the circle to the right of the big plants): The one below the biggest plant was planted directly into the ground and eventually sprouted. … Continue reading →

We haven’t had trick-or-treaters here in years, but Kaitlin and Torben are on a street where the residents take Halloween seriously. They have a lot of visitors…here’s the candy (in the truck of their car) K and T bought: Kaitlin … Continue reading →