I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
On Our WalkDear Readers,Life is hard. There is ugly with the beauty.There is sadness with the happiness.There is pain with the joys.There is poor with the rich.I have been very blessed. I have had health insurance, a home, money, a good husband, a good family, and good schools. I have had a wonderful teaching career.I have had love and friends.I have had all … Continue reading Life Worth Living
Dear Readers,Skating on a warm winter day!When I was about 4 years old, we had moved to a new house in a new city. There was a girl my age in the house behind us. My mom told me to go over and ask her to play with me.I remember clearly, what I did. I went to … Continue reading Belonging
Staying Warm by the Fire!Dear Readers,Our furnace went out on us, so for two nights we were without heat. We did survive thanks to our gas fireplace! Everything was FROZEN!But today, as I write this, we are getting a new furnace, and soon we will be toasty!I am amazed at what I have learned being sober for over 39 … Continue reading Learning
Dear Readers,Addiction is tough. It kept me lost, and in denial for many years.I refused to believe I had a problem. I refused to believe that I couldn't moderate.I refused to believe my husband who told me I had to stop drinking.Even after having to go to the hospital after drinking all day, and passing out, I refused to believe … Continue reading Hope
Dear Readers,Last week I was angry at my body.I was angry it gets sick so much. I was angry it hurts a lot.I was angry it stopped hearing.I was angry it can't do yoga everyday.I was angry I can only see out of one eye.I was angry at my dry eyes, that I can't drive far … Continue reading Body Anger, Body Acceptance
This is a post about thanks. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to Un-Tipsy Teacher over the past few years to offer help, prayers, suggestions or just warm heartfelt wishes. All of these acts let her know that she is not in this alone.Dancing The Night Away! (Well until 10:30!)Un-Tipsy Teacher began … Continue reading Guest Post By Mr. Un-Tipsy
Dear Readers,I told my Loved One that I wish I could be funny on my blog. I said, "My posts are so boring."He said, "Your posts are very thoughtful."Wow.I am SO glad I married him!I keep looking at ways I can enjoy what I have, rather than lament about all I have not.I keep looking at ways I … Continue reading Small Treasures On Day 406
Dear Readers,Happy Saturday!I went to 6 yoga classes in 6 days, and I think my body says, "HELP"!It was fun, though!Our weather here has been so wonderful, everyone is in a sunny mood! Here's a picture I took with my car roof open! We went from deep winter to spring, overnight.This warm weather brings another set … Continue reading Saturday Morning Thoughts
Dear Readers,My Loved One is putting up lights around the banister, inside and outside, so we have twinkle lights!He let me sleep until 9:30 day, fed me donuts, and coffee!I am such a lucky girl!I decided last minute to get tickets to see the Christmas Carol tonight. We used to go to plays before my hearing went … Continue reading Twinkle Lights and Lovely Nights
Dear Readers,How much is enough?Do I have enough food and clean water?A warm, safe place to live?Do I have the loveOf family and friends?Do I have enough to wear?(Well, BESIDES shoes and boots!)Electronic toys?Furniture?Do I have enough money?A way to get around?Hot water?Enough support?It is important for meTo come from a placeOf all that I have,A … Continue reading Thanksgiving Everyday
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