Category Archives: Lifelong Learning
Surprises
Andy had no trouble going up to the attic Thursday morning, but when he tried it that afternoon the stairs were completely stuck. They wouldn’t budge. His first reaction was he would have to cut a hole in the ceiling! … Continue reading
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More “Not Agin ‘Em All”
In June, 2010 I wrote Years ago “I’ve been agin’ ‘em all” was my husband’s and my favorite joke. The world has probably deteriorated even more since then, but at the moment I’m having too good a time to … Continue reading
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Learning New Things
I’ve learned a lot the past few days. The new monitor I had ordered—an Apple 27″ Cinema Display— came Friday, so I spent some time reviewing how to unhook and rehook cables, etc. Then I learned the new monitor doesn’t … Continue reading
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Kindred Spirit
The Thundering Herd. Used with permission. The Thundering Herd spent the holiday at the beach. The human dad enjoyed the scenery and Cheoah immersed herself in other things. I think of Cheoah as a kindred spirit. Scenery is fine … Continue reading
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I Have a Plan
Last Thursday in a comment at Transforming Stress Dixie said she values wisdom. Some of my top values would be curiosity, creativity and resilience. The above cartoon is my version of one I saw in the New Yorker about … Continue reading
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As Usual
It was an interesting week. Andy broke in the wood stove, which meant for a few days it exuded some steam and fumes, setting off the smoke alarms. (The instruction manual said this was normal.) That’s why the ear … Continue reading
Lifelong Learning
Nulla dies sine linea is Latin for “No day without a line.” It’s a phrase that over the centuries has inspired countless painters and writers to practice their craft every day. The idea resonates with me because I’ve never … Continue reading
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It’s Almost Over!
We’ve been lucky here. We don’t watch TV or listen to the radio, so we’ve dodged the negative ads there. We’ve gotten phone calls, of course, but not as many as in the past. It does make us laugh that … Continue reading
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It's Almost Over!
We’ve been lucky here. We don’t watch TV or listen to the radio, so we’ve dodged the negative ads there. We’ve gotten phone calls, of course, but not as many as in the past. It does make us laugh that … Continue reading
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Life is Seldom Perfect
We had a real gully washer up there this past Friday. The roads are still passable, but we’re going to have to pay again to have them fixed up–probably next weekend. Down here I’ve been dealing with a doctor … Continue reading
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