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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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A Sense of Awe

My Mother. The last one was from two years ago. Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I are having to move my 95 year old mother across country to an assited living place here. She will be living with us while we wait for her furniture to arrive. Doing this during a pandemic is daunting to … Continue reading A Sense of Awe →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 25 Comments October 31, 2020 2 Minutes

Snow Came Today

Fall colors are quickly fading, Leaves blowing off the trees, Darkness comes much sooner, Bringing moments of unease. Each sunlit day that passes, Each blue sky day I hold, I weave into a blanket, To hug when comes the cold. Dear Readers, SNOW! We had several brief showers of snow today, which was beautiful to … Continue reading Snow Came Today →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 24 Comments October 17, 2020October 18, 2020 2 Minutes

Green is a Color, Too!

The Weeds Call to Me Dear Readers, When Mr. UT and I plan our walks or hikes in fall, I think about where we might find the best color. Sometimes we get lucky, but other times, there aren't a lot of the fall colors I love. There might be a splash of color in one … Continue reading Green is a Color, Too! →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 20 Comments October 5, 2020 1 Minute

Same and Different

On A Fall Walk From 2018 Dear Readers, Living life with Covid is somewhat the same, and somewhat different for Mr. UT and me. Because we had both been retired, we were used to being together for long stretches of time, and still liking each other! We have retirement funds, health care, a place to … Continue reading Same and Different →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 27 Comments September 21, 2020 1 Minute

Escaping to My Music Part Two

Dear Readers, Mt. UT and I were lucky to escape to the what we call the North Shore of Minnesota, on Lake Superior. (Read Part One Here.) We've been here before, during each of the four seasons, but I think fall is my favorite. I can't seem to find words that haven't already been used … Continue reading Escaping to My Music Part Two →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 14 Comments September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 1 Minute

Escaping To My Music Part One

Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I had took a wonderful trip up to the North Shore of Minnesota. We were very lucky to see some brillant colors on the leaves! It remided me of a poem I wrote when I was going deaf, and getting used to the differnt sounds of my first cochlear implant. … Continue reading Escaping To My Music Part One →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 20 Comments September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 1 Minute

Living with A Partner During a Pandemic

Dear Readers. Luckily, Mr. UT and I like each other because we are sure together a lot right now! With a Sexy, Coffee Bringing, Vaccumming, Only Crabby in the Morning Husband, On Day 2201, Wendy

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 26 Comments September 13, 2020 1 Minute

6 Years of Freedom

Dear Readers, This post will be very short and sweet! I love the freedom I have today from all the problems alcohol caused in my life. (Why Did I Stop Drinking) It's the best! And as Mr. UT and I both say, life is better! With A Long Car Drive up North, On Year 6, … Continue reading 6 Years of Freedom →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 34 Comments September 4, 2020 1 Minute

Staying Optimistic

On Our Walk at the Minnesota Landscape Aboretum Dear Readers, A hawk came to rest on our fence post, and tried to catch a hosta-eating bunny. He failed this time, although, I wish he had prevailed, but one thing I know is, he will keep trying. I know I need to keep trying to keep … Continue reading Staying Optimistic →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 27 Comments August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 2 Minutes

What Makes a Good Marriage?

I have no idea! LOL All I know is that Mr. UT and I started dating in 11th grade of high school, and today, August 21, have been married for 44 years! That makes 51 years of being together! We've had fun times, happy times, sad times, stressful times, angry times, hilarious times, scary times, … Continue reading What Makes a Good Marriage? →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 31 Comments August 21, 2020 1 Minute

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