Standing at the sink taking my first sip of coffee is heaven. Eyes closed, I lick the milky froth from my upper lip, take a deep breath, release it with a sigh, and repeat. My morning latte warms me as it travels down to my belly. After my third sip, I turn away from the … Continue reading “the life”

Coffee made, bird feeders filled. The sound of Mourning Doves cooing fills the air. Steel grey skies obscure the sun, the flowers of my bougainvillea flutter in the soft breeze. This morning, I am spending time sitting outside quietly reflecting and remembering my friend, Rick. Rick, his wife Jessie, and their two daughters, Chelsi and … Continue reading Mourning Pages

Recently, I took my first solo bike ride along the scenic California coastline between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. 17-Mile Drive with its breathtaking vistas and iconic landmarks hugs the rocky shoreline as it winds through awe-inspiring forests, golf courses, and multimillion-dollar homes. Focusing mostly on the dramatic coastal views, I enjoyed playing tourist, stopping … Continue reading Solo Adventure

Happy Mother's Day, Mom   Smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic

Sunday is date day. My husband and I generally take a hike, piddle around the house, then go out for dinner.  Last Sunday we changed it up a bit. I’ve been wanting to see Avengers: Infinity War, and, I wanted to see it on the big screen. Going to see this film is unusual on … Continue reading Avengers: Infinity War

Last June, after reading about how plastic refuse is polluting the Pacific Ocean, I published a post about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.  According to one news source, the patch is more than twice the size of Texas (three times the size of France). Much of the debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is attributed … Continue reading EARTH DAY

Hi All This week I want to thank Samantha for inviting me to write a guest post for her "Amazing Over 50's" blog segment. Samantha is an amazing blogger who encourages and inspires mid-lifers to stay active, live life to the fullest, and quite possibly step out of their comfort zones. Check out our post … Continue reading Loving The Fifty Something

I thought I'd do something different and participate in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge. The theme for this weeks challenge is  Rise/Set an exploration of our favorite sunrises and/or sunsets. Sunrise is my favorite time of day. I don't know if the picture of the Nebraska skyline below, painted by my Great Uncle Art, is the reason I love … Continue reading Photo Challenge

Every day l get up while the house is still quiet, grab a cup of coffee, climb back into my bed and spend about an hour free writing about everything and nothing. I first started writing Morning Pages a year and a half ago after reading It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again-Discovering Creativity and … Continue reading Morning Pages

My first month of retirement flew by. I spent the first 3 weeks trying to accomplish everything I’ve been wanting to do. I scheduled my housework, set up a dinner menu, made a shopping list, and penciled in my gym workouts. (Yes, I am a chronic scheduler and a maker of lists.) I actually, stuck … Continue reading My, How Time Flies!