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Remember those lists? Can’t find mine. Was sitting in the garden slugging my black coffee, feeding the black flies and thought, “better put weed eat on list”. Been so long since I crossed anything off, now I can’t find it. Things get done but priorities have changed. Hours are better spent in the woods withContinue reading “I HAD a little list”

I am a list maker. Back in my employed by another days there was a list of chores for every weekend. One by one a line would snake through accomplishments. Those not completed moved to the next weekend. It has been almost three months since my laying off. Today was momentous.  My weekend list hasContinue reading “I have a little list”

I love to read and during this isolation time I have even more time to get to the end of the great books by my bed. Three books going at once fills my need for variety as well as continued enjoyment of great literature. Last night I approached the end of one of my favoritesContinue reading “Trophy Hunt”

Some people think I am a good gardener. True, things grow. But things die too. I have never been able to pinch seedlings for instance. God is not a roll I am good at. “You, seedling, are out of here.” They end up being transplanted, and then dying, but, they were given a chance andContinue reading “From little acorns”

As I wander through another snow filled spring day Paul Simon’s voice reverberates. And truthfully, yes. And no. Black. We are staying home and self isolating or practicing good hygiene and distancing. Not hugging those we love. Not walking arm in arm down a crowded street. White. We begin to realise how creative we canContinue reading “Does everything look worse in black and white?”

In another time I would be stuck in traffic at the hour I write this. Instead I get to watch the snow drift like so many internet Christmas cards, gently from tree to ground. They are not snowflakes but little pods of flakes not socially distancing but getting together to bring beauty and joy toContinue reading “Time to enjoy”

It has been a week or so since we ventured out but supplies are getting low and some pickups for friends are also on the schedule. What better day than a rainy winstorm day to venture into lines at Trader Joe’s and Costco. People are wearing masks and keeping distance. We have become adaptable andContinue reading “Adventures in shopping”

We have often thought of moving to the Portland area. Not just because we love it, but for many reasons. I do a lot of judging of horse shows up that way for people I really like working with. Would shorten my drive from two hours. Our children, my brother, and Connecticut friends, can takeContinue reading “Portland Maine?”

It often distresses me when FB posts “7 years ago today”, or whatever year and photo they randomly think might be a good one for me to see. Given the nature of the photos I post, it is usually one of my favorite, four legged, furry companions, no longer here. Thankfully, my parents passed awayContinue reading “April Fool’s Day”

First draft of novel number one on it’s way to the editor. I am living my dream. To quote a friend; “It is all about being happy discovering our skill and keep going.” Onward and Upward.