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!

I've been trying to get my husband to join me in choosing the countertop and tile for "his" bathroom for quite some time. He keeps putting it off. I started bringing tile samples home in hopes it would spark some interest, but he poo-pooed each of my ideas. Our tastes are so different, and he continuously … Continue reading Procrastination or Spontaneity

Last Saturday, I attended the Second Annual Women’s March Monterey Bay, held at California State University Monterey Bay.  I estimate about 2000 women, men, and children gathered for this event. Energy was high, pink hats could be seen everywhere, and many people carried placards inscribed with sentiments close to their hearts.  The Women’s March is … Continue reading Women’s March 2018-Monterey Bay

I’m so excited. I started my first herb garden today. We have a new Lowe’s in my neighborhood, so I took my 10% off coupon with me and picked up a 6 pack of Trailing Rosemary and several hanging basket liners. All for the low, low price of $13.75. Next stop. The grocery store. I … Continue reading My Herb Garden

I'm taking a day or two off to celebrate my anniversary, my retirement, and New Years.  I thought instead of writing a year-end post, I'd publish a short memoir from New Year's Eve five years ago.   New Year’s Eve 2012 New Year’s Eve, my husband and I dressed in our best attire and headed to … Continue reading New Year’s Eve 2012