I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
Dear Readers, Yes, sometimes I do worry. I worry about my country. I worry about the hate I see. I worry about the greed. I worry about Mr. UT dying. I worry about the fate of the planet, our beautiful and only home. I worry about my family. I worry about abused children and animals. … Continue reading Sometimes I Worry
Dear Readers, I ran through NYC today! Good thing I walk fast because everyone walks fast here! I ate fast, too! I even took a fast nap! I took an Uber to the Empire State Building, went to the top, then walked to Grand Central Station, and on to Rockefeller Center, where I went to … Continue reading Final Thoughts on Traveling Alone
Dear Readers, I am in New York City! Mr. UT and I have been here before, but I have never been here by myself. Actually, the first time was when I was a youngster, and I remember a few things from that time. The first was that the some of the steps in the Empire … Continue reading New York City
Young Wendy Dear Readers, Mr. UT reminded me it was my golden sober birthday! I was born in 1953, and today I have been sober 1953 days!! Time to celebrate! Any reason for me to walk and get a treat is good for me! In my birthday year of 1953, the North Sea floods the … Continue reading Golden Sober Birthday
Dear Readers, Just a quick update on my word of the year, "challenge". It's only been six days, but writing this helps me keep accountable. I have just started a good book on changing habits, and so far it's been one of the best ones I've read. It's called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. One … Continue reading Widening My World
Lake Harriett, Minneapolis, Minnesota The frozen lake was showing off its coldness today, With just a bit of that beauty of sun, To keep us walking along the path, Looking for our photo treasures of these moments. The camera can capture the beauty, Of what the eye can see, But can it capture the essence … Continue reading A Wendy Walks Post
Dear Readers, I have been trying to pick a WOTY for 5 years! I could never think of just one, and I was always worried I'd choose the wrong one. This year I thought I'd try it, and I actually came up with one. I decided my word is "Challenge". I have been comfortable with … Continue reading Word of The Year
Dear Readers, Santa came to our house and brought delicious candy. Too much candy, so I told Mr. UT to hide it, and dole it out to me. He can moderate, except when it comes to cookies. I actually made sugar cookies, my mother's recipe, and they were so good, he had them for breakfast … Continue reading Candy Induced Thoughts
Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I go for many walks. We walk in the beauty of nature, we walk to admire the man-made structures of bridges and tall buildings, we walk for lunch and snacks. While we walk, Mr. UT teaches me sounds I am hearing. He teaches me which bird calls I hear, of … Continue reading Winter Gifts
What draws me to the suncatcher colors of the changing day of sky? What draws me to the diamond bling of the freshly fallen snow? Why do I delight in pine trees with their ornaments of cone? What draws me is my wonder of the mysteries that they hold. Wendy
