A Spa Day Musing
I enjoyed a special treat this week – a body scrub and massage at a Korean Spa. Absolutely wonderful! The technician scrubbed my whole body with a brillo pad. Well, it wasn’t really a brillo pad, but that’s what it…
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A New Walking Path
It was warm yesterday. Bright sun. Cool breeze. Nice walking weather. So I put on my hiking sandals and took off. It’s my first time out for a walk in my new home, the Lewis-Clark Valley. I must say, I…
It’s a Rainbow
A rainbow. Need I say more? What other natural creation can put such a smile on my face? Rainbows don’t appear daily, so it’s really exciting when shows up. Just because it rains doesn’t guarantee a rainbow will come on…
I Won’t Relinquish My Position
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and constant distractions. We find ourselves endlessly chasing after deadlines, juggling responsibilities, and seeking validation from external sources.…
Asking, Smasking . . . Why is it so Hard?
I volunteered to do some fundraising for a program I love and cherish. I’m going to make a donation and I’m sure others that have been a part of it will also want to contribute. Easy! So I wrote a…
Sitting at the Railroad Changing Station
I feel like I’m at a railroad changing station. I used to live close enough to the railroad yard to know what that sounds like. Late at night I hear the screeching brakes, high pitched and irritating. That followed by…
My Secret Superpower
What is my superpower? My area of expertise? Well, it’s not easy. Not everyone can do it, or at least not do it well. It’s a talent I’ve crafted and refined over a lifetime . . . and I’ve really…
Two Inches: Lost and Found
I went to the doctor this week to get established as a new patient here in my new town. Of course, they took my weight. Okay, nothing I didn’t already know. Then they measured my height. I’ve lost two inches!…
Jaw-Dropping Awe
You wanna know what makes my jaw drop in awe and my eyes grow moist? It’s the realization that the dream I seek, seeks me, too. I’m not alone in the dreaming. To know it’s not a one-way stretch, to…
Let Go and Refresh
We moved into our new home . . . with so much to unpack. Ay caramba! My routine was lost. My annual planning book, my favorite gel pen, my writing journal – all MIA. I almost went Missing In Action.…