Ever since I attended Massawepie Boy Scout (I am female) Camp in the 1970’s, in the great Adirondack Mountains of New York State, near Tupper Lake, I have had a fascination with bogs. During my stay with the Headmaster’s family, who was our neighbor when I was young, I was introduced to many things that…
There is no question that I like routines. I like the predictability of a schedule and knowing what is planned for the day, week, or even, year. But, with recent changes – my husband’s retirement and the completion of my graduate degree in Natural Resources this past Saturday, we are adjusting to new patterns. My…
A mournful mood hovers over me this morning like a dense fog, thick and oppressive. Thoughts of what could have been, what should have been, what might have been, replace all others. Laugher in the hallways, a carefree smiling face, life’s race run at full speed, full of joy and well-being. The fog of mournfulness…
My husband retired last Friday. Today is the first day he is at home when he used to be at work. This morning, after going to the YMCA, was spent reviewing online accounts and setting up our new health insurance plan. Our old plan was through the hospital at which he worked, now we will…
Originally, today, I was going to write about my final numbers for monarch tagging this year. But, in doing a quick search I found that I had already written about that. It was just on my mind because I submitted my tagging information and mailed my unused tags 5/50 back to Monarch Watch this morning….
I wonder……. Are gifted people ever spontaneous or always intentional? I seem to be the latter. My oldest is the latter. My middle son is the latter but wants to be the former. My youngest is the former. So, I guess the answer from my own observations is they are both. Recently, over coffee, I…
Today’s the day! I cannot think of much other than soccer today, so that is what I’ll have to write about! Our Division 2 High School Soccer team is headed to the State Tournament later today. This is history in the making! Five years ago, our soccer team barely won a match. It was discouraging…
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Our family has celebrated several Halloween’s when we all dressed up. When my oldest was three (it was more than twenty years ago), we went to Walt Disney World in Florida for Halloween. He was a dalmatian and I made the costume. Since he was so…
I have been on a quest to be healthier. It has been a quest for a while now and I’ve made nice progress in some areas, while not a lot of progress in others. I am happier, more content, and more comfortable in my own skin. I’ve realized what brings me joy. But, I am…
After one of the most relaxing Sunday’s ever, I woke up this morning just knowing it would be a great day! The sun is out, shining brightly, and skies are blue! It’s supposed to be sixty degrees which means that by this afternoon, I can put my bulbs in the ground! My first order of…