Category Archives: Life As a Shared Adventure

Kaitlin, Torben and the pups left yesterday morning for their drive back east. They sent this picture later in the day: It reminds me of this picture Torben took up on our land a few years ago: And of this … Continue reading →

They invited friends and families to a Hawaiian Luau lunch Friday and suggested that the guests wear Hawaiin shirts and bring one for their loved ones too. So Kaitlin and Torben ordered some for us, including the pups. The ones … Continue reading →

Thanks, Torben! August 25, 2024

One of the most critical skills in life—–and yet never taught in school—–is choosing where to direct your attention. —James Clear Austin Kleon in Keep Going says, Your attention is one of the most valuable things you possess, which is … Continue reading →

This has been one of my mantras for years: But Ginny has found a version I like even more. Your mind is a garden Your thoughts are the seeds You can grow flowers Or you can grow weeds Easier said … Continue reading →

Life is scary. Sometimes on a bad day I’ll turn on the news and I’m back to sucking my thumb. —-Tiffany Haddish I love the way she puts it. It’s all right to be scared. August 22, 2024

When conditions seem favorable those piles of wood will be burned in order to reduce the fuel load in the forest. The hope is that will reduce the chances of a high intensity wildfire. It doesn’t always work. Our 2022 … Continue reading →

Yes, most of you recognized that a pup made those markings in yesterday’s post. 🙂 Today’s question is why are there so many piles of wood in the national forest?

What are these markings on the windshield? August 19, 2024

Andy’s parents had a copy of The Cheerful Cherub, and I was taken by its whimsy when we used to visit them. I thought of that yesterday when someone asked how I was doing in assisted living, was I counting … Continue reading →