Author Archives: Jean

It’s Been Eighteen Months…

since I decided to learn some Spanish. I’m still using Duolingo a few minutes a day, mostly learning vocabulary, and I’m still watching Netflix videos with Spanish subtitles. As I said in Learning Language Like a Baby, some of it … Continue reading

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An Interesting Morning

When I got up yesterday morning the power was out and this was what I saw from my living room window, I was thinking about the non-internet things I could work/play with, but the power was only out for an … Continue reading

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We Can’t Believe Everything We Think

November 4, 2024

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Montaigne Quote

Not being able to govern events, I govern myself. —Michel de Montaigne He also mentions …the stubborn curiosity of our nature which delights in worrying about the future as if it had not enough to deal with in the present: … Continue reading

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Two New Additions

I’m glad I’m not that kitten! It’s so patient. November 2, 2024

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The New Batteries

We have electricity on the land now…the new batteries are working fine. When I was up there Sunday I saw how Andy is insulating them to keep them warm in winter. November 1, 2024  

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Unexpected

When I went up to the land Sunday I expected the fall colors to be completely past. But there were still some brilliant trees. That was a pleasant surprise. Happy Halloween, everyone! October 31, 2924

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Super-Tiny Baby Steps

I have a lot of things going on in my life, but I’m being careful to enjoy them and not feel rushed and overloaded. So I’m not making a commitment to spending time on drawing or playing with colors. On … Continue reading

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My Menagerie

In her comment to yesterday’s post, Jean (Misadventures of Widowhood) said if I had one more animal I would have a collection. In fact, I have a menagerie. Lamb Chop loves the company. He was feeling lonely, and we couldn’t … Continue reading

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Does This Count As a Hobby?

I love hugging and snuggling with Clancy and Pup. Does that count as a hobby? It doesn’t take long to do, but it awakens the little kid in me and makes me happy. October 28, 2024

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