February 14th, 2026 – Five Years


It was five years ago today, right about this time of my morning. I woke up feeling odd - cold sweats (which I thought was the PNW humidity) and muscle aches (which I thought was from sleeping in a weird position). I went to the urgent care for some pain relief but left there rather … Continue reading February 14th, 2026 – Five Years

February 11th, 2026 – Got Some News!


*A day late posting this…fell asleep early last night! 🤣 - S Yesterday, I was sitting at the desk talking on the phone and looking out the windows at the flurry of bird activity. With the drought on top of everything being dormant in winter most everything is various shades of brown except the birds. … Continue reading February 11th, 2026 – Got Some News!

February 9th, 2026 – Crikey!; Living Life


Wow…it got to 75° F today! An absolutely gorgeous day to be outside. I opened up the house, turned off the heat, and have been doing a few little things outside plus playing Frisbee with my dogs. Sitting on the porch swing is always a good way to relax. So is grilling. I saw this … Continue reading February 9th, 2026 – Crikey!; Living Life

February 8th, 2026 – “Contact Me” Page


Just as I snapped this picture, the Eastern Bluebird that was also in the bath flew away; it was a gang turf war between the Birds and the Chirps! That is a little junco sitting in the bath ready for a rumble. Last night I got a really nice comment from someone reading my blog. … Continue reading February 8th, 2026 – “Contact Me” Page

February 5th, 2026 – Travel; Time For Some Changes; Warmth and the House


I came across a nicely-done video that some guy posted about traveling solo after you are 60. I watched it out of curiosity to see what he had to say and see what these tips are. I thought he did a really good job listing (I think) 10 hints and hacks about going places by … Continue reading February 5th, 2026 – Travel; Time For Some Changes; Warmth and the House