life
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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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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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At my age… the ripe old age of 67, my parents were retired. My Daddy from his Chiropractic Practice, My Mom from her shop, and her varied interests. They had retired from our hometown and built their house on Saint Simos Island. They had planned it and enjoyed the building, decorating, and living there. My…
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Rambling Thoughts Inspired by a Meme and the Shadows of Memory and Imagination… There’s something about Sundays that makes the mind wander. Maybe it’s the quiet here on My Acres, maybe it’s the slower pace that I grew up knowing on this day of the week. Yesterday, my thoughts drifted as I moved through familiar…
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Rambling on about Escaping reality and finding my peace… Sometimes the world feels unbearably heavy. The constant hum of screens, the barrage of falsehoods spun relentlessly into a tangled web, and the exhausting repetition of day-to-day routines can leave us gasping for air. The urge to escape is powerful—not from life itself, but from the…
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How the Microchip Changed the World… When asked about the most important invention in my lifetime, it’s tempting to mention the internet, computers, or cell phones. These technologies have revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. However, upon deeper reflection—and with a little help from Alexa and Google—I realized that all these innovations are…
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Rambling Thoughts on a Cloudy Day, it all started with a sign… Today is one of those days—cloudy, with a chill lingering in the air, not just outside but within me as well. The grayness seems to seep through the windows and settle on my thoughts. My mind flits about, half cataloging the tasks that…
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Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Through Simple Joys… My ideal day begins gently. No bells or whistles, usually the stirring of my mutts begins the awakening… I rise naturally, as though my mind and soul have quietly agreed it is time to greet the morning. I stretch slowly, savoring the sensation as light filters softly…
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Rambling on the Perspective of Life… They say with age comes wisdom, and perhaps, a touch of humility. As I navigate the path of life, I find myself often reflecting on the power of perspective—a force so subtle yet so profound that it shapes our thoughts, feelings, and emotions each day. The world outside sometimes…
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