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I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!

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Thoughts About Death

Dear Readers, Two events, happening close together, has led me to have some interesting thoughts about death and dying. This is not meant to alarm anyone, but I find just putting these thoughts on paper to be so helpful. About a year and half ago, Mr. UT and I were in a bad car accident, … Continue reading Thoughts About Death →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 23 Comments January 30, 2023 2 Minutes

Accepting Physical Imperfections

Dear Readers, I looked in the mirror the other day, and realized my chin now has loose skin, which makes me look like I have a double chin, especially when I wear turtlenecks. I don't like it! I used to have a great looking chin and neck. I also have other sagging body parts that happen … Continue reading Accepting Physical Imperfections →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 35 Comments January 17, 2023 3 Minutes

A Window of My Own

BEFORE AFTER Dear Readers, Happy New Year! The Year of No Snacking! LOL Mr. Untipsy redid our whole office space, and it looks just wonderful! I now have a desk in front of my very own window. Now, it's not the most scenic of views out my window, but I have my own apple tree! … Continue reading A Window of My Own →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments January 6, 2023January 7, 2023 1 Minute

How Are You Doing Today?

Dear Readers, I asked a woman I help, (I'll call her Lettie), "Lettie, how are you doing today?" She replied, "Well, I just asked Lettie, and she hasn't decided yet." I had to laugh at that! Then I got to thinking about her answer, and realized maybe I had more of a choice on how … Continue reading How Are You Doing Today? →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 23 Comments January 2, 2023 1 Minute

What Button are You Pushing?

I always mess these up! Dear Readers, The other day, when I volunteered reading menus to older people, a woman was complaining her clock didn't work. I tried to fix it, but to no avail. The next time I saw her, it was working! It turns out the clock was connected to a light switch, … Continue reading What Button are You Pushing? →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 20 Comments December 23, 2022 1 Minute

Sounds of Silence

Dear Readers, Hello again from Minnesota! We got 8.5 inches of snow, and it's very cold here today, but absolutely beautiful. Nothing major has happened since I last wrote. I have started so many posts, but I'm just not excited enough about anything to finish the posts. I seem to write about the same things … Continue reading Sounds of Silence →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 24 Comments December 1, 2022 2 Minutes

There’s Always Something

Dear Readers, I love Fall in Minnesota. The cooler weather makes it easier to hike, fall colors are beautiful, and the produce and fall flowers add extra spice. (No, I do not get pumpkin spice coffee! LOL) We had a cool overnight bike trip planned. We had new windows in our porch, and we were … Continue reading There’s Always Something →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 28 Comments September 24, 2022 1 Minute

8 Years and a Child’s Poem

Dear Readers, Here I sit in the fading sunshine, Mr. UT next to me, writing after such a long time. I now have been alcohol free for 8 years. It's definitely something to celebrate, if for the one reason, life is much better not drinking. It is not only better for me, but definitely for … Continue reading 8 Years and a Child’s Poem →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments September 4, 2022 2 Minutes

My Eyes Listen

"My eyes listen, To what my ears can’t hear." ~ Wendy~ Dear Readers, I thought of the above phrase as Mr. UT and I were walking one day. When we are outside in nature, my awareness increases in all of my senses. I seem to observe things more closely. Sometimes I walk just to walk, feeling … Continue reading My Eyes Listen →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 16 Comments May 18, 2022 1 Minute

A Child’s Poem

Dear Readers, I thought I'd share this poem I wrote for children: ******** I thought I heard a cardinal, Singing out a song, Then the woods were quiet, Perhaps I heard it wrong. ******** Suddenly a flash of red, Flew up above my head, He had called a lady friend, Who was waiting to be … Continue reading A Child’s Poem →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 11 Comments April 26, 2022 1 Minute

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