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The biggest challenge I will face in the next six months… Cataract surgery. It is what is next on the list of getting older and needing repair. I know, I know, it is a simple thing… or so I have been told. But for me, it is one thing I am fearful of. I know,…
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Dear Teenage Me, I know you have had your head down trying to make things happen to escape the dysfunction. The control, the mental fallout, the restriction of dreams and hope are real, but know this… You make it in the end. Things will not be as you dream, but you nonetheless will find your way…
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Rambling on about things and trying to find balance… It’s strange how the stillness of a Saturday night can amplify feelings, making the quiet seem heavier while the world outside feels a bit more distant. As the usual noise and energy fade away, the silence brings a new awareness and seems to magnify emotions. I…
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When I am bored, I experience a lack of interest, excitement, or mental stimulation, and this often leads to restlessness or dissatisfaction. For me, boredom is triggered by drama, ridiculous and nasty drama. When people act foolishly and say absurd things, God knows there is a lot of this going around this world now. I…
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What is your favorite drink? My favorite drink depends on my mood… my coffee mood, is an Ellianos Dark Mocha Freezer. My hydration mood, propel prefer strawberry kiwi or berry. My relaxing drink at home, green tea with mango passionfruit (sugarfree). My I am out and about want something, that is a coke or Dr.…
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Rambling on about my Rambling Shoes… My favorite shoes are my Merrell Hiking Shoes. I bought them from Mercari, new with tags, and they have carried me places I did not think I would ever be able to traverse. They are comfortable and steady me, even my ole’ woman self with her bad feet and…
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Rambling on about Faith, Family, Guidance, and Gratitude When I pause to reflect on the many blessings or gifts in my life, one stands above all the rest… it is my faith. More than any possession or achievement, faith is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. It shapes how I see the world, guides my…
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The sun was already peeking through the blinds when I finally shuffled out of bed, feeling both guilty and giddy for having indulged in such a luxurious sleep-in. My usual routine is dictated by early mornings, so waking up at 9:38 am felt almost rebellious. As I wandered into the kitchen, the quiet calm of…
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Budgeting… This is a necessary element in the ever-inflating world of prices and costs of today. As a child of the 60s and 70s, I grew up getting an allowance, working on family businesses from 12 up, and if I wanted money for something, I worked for it. At 16, my dad signed me up…
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Have you ever unintentionally broken the law? Is unintentional law breaking really a thing….I mean it is said, “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” It is our duty, our responsibility to know their law. I agree with those who think the law is confusing and messy. It changes too often, needs to be changed…
