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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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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 8 Comments May 18, 2022 1 Minute

Feel Old and Do It Anyway

Dear Readers, You know the saying, "Feel the fear and do it anyway?" Well, I am making up a new one! Ha, ha! "Feel old and do it anyway!" Mr. UT and I are getting older, along with the aches and pains, and pulled muscles, and all the other things that come with our bodies … Continue reading Feel Old and Do It Anyway →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 10 Comments April 18, 2022 2 Minutes

Patience

When Mr. UT and I were skiing today, we watched some little children learning how to ski and snowboard. One little girl in a purple snow suit, was being taught how to snowboard by her father. She was a little, itty bitty girl, and her father had a rope attached to her board, so he … Continue reading Patience →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 12 Comments March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 2 Minutes

Yes, I Could Drink

Dear Readers, Yes, I could drink because of the invasion of Ukraine. But I won't. Would drinking help the people? The Ukrainian army? When I look back at all the world problems, all of my loved ones problems, or all of my personal problems, none of them were made better by drinking. I can't escape … Continue reading Yes, I Could Drink →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 13 Comments March 3, 2022 1 Minute

All the Leaves are Falling

Dear Readers, I don't write about not drinking much anymore, partly because my focus is on everyday life. Not that I don't have an occasional thought about wanting a drink, but just that I know it's not possible for me without probably overdrinking, so I dimiss that thought quickly. There is nothing in life that … Continue reading All the Leaves are Falling →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 21 Comments October 20, 2021 1 Minute

What Lies Ahead

At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Dear Readers, My elbow is now healed, and the doctor told me I can do anything I want! So I played golf. It is still stiff, but it was SO fun to have two arms to use! Makes me very, very happy! We also got a newer car, to replace … Continue reading What Lies Ahead →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 9 Comments September 27, 2021 2 Minutes

Meaning in Suffering?

Here is where I find my joy! On our walks! "There is no joy without sorrow, that in fact it is the pain, the suffering that allows us to experience and appreciate the joy. Indeed, the more we turn towards suffering, our own and others, the more we can turn toward joy." The Book of … Continue reading Meaning in Suffering? →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 3 Minutes

Escaping Victimhood

Dear Readers, Mr. UT is making dinner, as he does every night, and I am writing. We are still walking almost every day, and we actually ate in a restaurant and had pancakes! I will be flying to see a friend in Arizona next week! I am a bit nervous about flying still, but I … Continue reading Escaping Victimhood →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 25 Comments April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 3 Minutes

Generosity

Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I are now fully vaccinated, and I am slowly making my way back into the world. I actually met a real life fully vaccinated friend for coffee, and it was just delightful. I went to another yoga class, which was way too hard for me, but I loved it anyway. … Continue reading Generosity →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 19 Comments April 1, 2021 2 Minutes

Of Service

Dear Readers, As Mr. UT and I were walking yesterday, I knew a poem was coming to me. So I share it here: I felt it today, The warmer sunshine,  The longer lighted skies, Though winter is not yet over, Feelings of hope begin to rise. Actually, this winter has been very kind to us … Continue reading Of Service →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 13 Comments January 28, 2021 2 Minutes

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