Category: Blog
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What does age have to do with anything?
In my world, in the little corner of my brain, age is just a number on a piece of paper. That year of my arrival is just that, my arrival date…sorta like a bus or a plane. To me I arrived “on time”. Age will never stop me from doing what I want to do.…
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Eating is my Super Power
My sister says I have hollow legs. I eat A LOT. I love to cook. I can turn a “normal recipe “ into a vegan delight. And I love to eat what I cook. Some days I think I am just an eating machine. Other days I am, well sorta, normal. I consider myself very…
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Why Gratitude?
I often wonder about gratitude. Why even be thankful with our lot in life. Why not practice acceptance? Why not just live our lives, day in and day out, and just “be”? For me, the gratitude component slows me down. Gratitude allows me to see, feel and touch things I would never have taken notice of before……
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Slowing down to move forward.
My journey to from the USA and subsequent move to the UK involved many steps. One step was selling my car. For several weeks I walked EVERYWHERE. And I explored my new temporary surroundings. As I walked down the busy streets…with cars flying by me, I realized how easy it is to miss the small things,…
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Moving from the USA to Europe [Wales]
My inside scoop, and answers to two of many questions I have been asked about my move from the USA to the UK. What was the biggest challenge in moving from America to the United Kingdom [ Wales specifically ] Before my move the biggest challenge was the preparation for the move. This included selling…
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An Eye Exam-More Than Good Vision
I had an eye exam yesterday. And I purchased two new pairs of eyeglasses [one is red of course] It occurred to me that… CHANGE happens in big and small ways. My current eyeglasses, the ones you have seen many times, were oldLike most people, my eyesight has changed. My eyeglasses needed updated.Now with the…
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An Imaginary Blanket For Warmth-My Experiment
I have recently made a change in my lifestyle, more of an adjustment. I have left the USA. Currently I am in the UK with my family. Next stop, next place to rest my head, is unknown. This is not a vacation but a permanent move…a complete change. There is a great deal to tell…
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What can a dog teach us?
Living with Miss Evie is an education. I find it fascinating that my four legged family member has been one of my best mentors. STOP LAUGHING and read on. Here is what my black mix Chihuahua has revealed to me: Stop and smell the roses. Often on many walks, no matter what time of the…