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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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I Have To Write

Dear Readers, I just have to write. I have nothing earth-shattering to say, as I think life is earth-shattering enough right now. So I write what's on my mind. I have a 95 year old mother who is safe and happy. I have a loving husband who got my car oil changed, my car washed … Continue reading I Have To Write →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 27 Comments January 8, 2021 1 Minute

Grateful for Indoor Plumbing

Dear Readers, Mr. UT and I have been dog-sitting a cute little love bug this past week. She's very easy to take care of except when we are trying to get her to do her business in the cold. And it's been very cold and snowy for several days here. I'm talking about temperatures of … Continue reading Grateful for Indoor Plumbing →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 30 Comments December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 1 Minute

Peace

Dear Readers, This morning I when I went to write my morning intention, the word peace was the first one that came to mind. Today I want to send a feeling of peace to all the people I see, talk to, and the bigger world. Peace is a feeling of calmness, even with storms around. … Continue reading Peace →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 30 Comments December 18, 2020 2 Minutes

For the Beauty

Dear Readers, I took Collette's advice and bought "The Book of Joy", by the Dalai Lama, and Desmond Tutu. Even reading just a few pages or a chapter each morning lifts my spirits, and sets up my day. November nature photos can be harder to take when the skies are so grey. The low level … Continue reading For the Beauty →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments November 18, 2020 2 Minutes

All Is Well

A snow-lit path before me, With cold hightened senses, Following deer and coyote footprints, Into the quiet of the trees. Dear Readers, All is well. My 95 year old mother is now living with us for several weeks, until we finalize the arrangements for her new assisted living apartment. It will be very close to … Continue reading All Is Well →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 17 Comments November 12, 2020 1 Minute

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

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

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

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