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