Category Archives: Living Fully
Busy Visit
We had a good visit with Kaitlin, Torben and the puppies—from Sunday evening to last night. I had plenty of toys for Sammy and Montana to play with down here, and they also spent a lot of time … Continue reading
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On Our Way!
Kaitlin sent the above picture of Sammy from her iPhone yesterday morning. The subject was “On our way!” Yes! That’s the sort of message that puts a smile on my face. I was ready for them when they arrived … Continue reading
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Picnic Dinner
As you can see in the top picture they installed the door handles Tuesday. They were planning to come up yesterday to install the storm door and to adjust the refrigerator so it doesn’t keep shutting itself off, but … Continue reading
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Taking Delight
He never grew up; but he never stopped growing. —Arthur C. Clarke, epitaph for himself Have you ever gotten strange, disapproving looks because you take delight in the little things in life, because you’ve been enthusiastic and exuberant? As … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Living Fully
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Pluses and Minuses
They’re still trying to figure out why our sink doesn’t drain, and it’s not clear where the responsibility lies. It will no doubt cost us more money even if they don’t manage to fix it. So much for going … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Living Fully
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Sadness
I recently bought Rosen’s book because I’m a fan of Quentin Blake, the illustrator. It’s a moving children’s book about Rosen’s sadness at the loss of his son and how he copes with it. I was especially touched that … 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
Posted in Lifelong Learning, Living Fully
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Done by Thanksgiving?
If you recall, Joe, the contractor, said they would be done by Thanksgiving. That’s mostly true. We now have our certificate of occupancy and have paid Joe, but there a couple of things left to do. One is they have … Continue reading
Posted in Life As a Shared Adventure, Living Fully
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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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Getting Closer
The electricity and plumbing have passed their final inspections! The bathroom is finished except for the mirror over the basin, and the kitchen is almost done–the countertops have been installed and we now have running water. It still … Continue reading
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