Category Archives: Living Fully
Holiday Weather and iPhones
We had great weather for Kaitlin and Torben’s visit both last year and this one. Last year they came at Thanksgiving and it was sunny and warm while they were here. But as soon as they left it … Continue reading
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Bah Humbug! Merry Christmas!
The above cartoon reminds me of my husband’s Christmas stocking, illustrated on the left. One of his childhood traditions was for the family to listen to a record of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Christmas morning. When he was younger … Continue reading
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The Hectic Season?
Have you ever stressed about the holidays? Do you know someone who has/does? We have low-key holidays here. I do my Christmas shopping early to avoid the crowds after Thanksgiving. So the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is quiet … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving
When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. —-Gilbert K. Chesterton I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled … Continue reading
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How Cool Is That?
Last month Joan Raymond at Newsweek.com wrote to ask if I would be willing to be interviewed for an article about people who have granddogs instead of grandchildren. Well, yes. What grandparent wouldn’t jump at a chance to talk about … Continue reading
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An Easy Way to Save Trees
It’s not only gurus who are becoming obsolete. Some phone companies are no longer giving out phone books for residential numbers unless the customer requests one. Banthephonebook.com says if all phone companies adopt this idea it will save 5 … Continue reading
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Mañana
The window she is broken and the rain is comin’ in If someone doesn’t fix it I’ll be soaking to my skin But maybe in a day or two the rain will go away And who would need a window … Continue reading
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Scaring Ourselves
Have you ever read a scary book or watched a scary movie? I used to do those things, but now all I have to do when I want a shot of adrenaline is look at the front page of … Continue reading
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Impermanence
In fact life is impermanent…we’re all just penciled in. How do you deal with that fact? Do you worry? Ignore it? Make the most of each moment? How does your approach work for you? Thanks to Evan, bikehikebabe, Mike, Rummuser … Continue reading
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Personal Philosphy
Do you have a personal philosophy? As I’ve said before mine is Stay curious and open to life. No matter what happens keep learning and growing. Find what you love to do and find a way to share it … Continue reading
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