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
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
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
Dear Readers, Well, now that I am old, I keep wondering, where is the wisdom? Everyone keeps telling you get wiser when you age! LOL I mean, I still carry cups of coffee, water, and bags of stuff and wonder why I spill the coffee! Where is the wisdom in that! I am slow, having … Continue reading Waiting for Wisdom
The Trees Speak The trees speak to me, Telling me tales of all they’ve suffered, Of fires and diseases, Of creatures they have held in their arms, Of the homes they have built for us. The clouds speak to me, Telling me tales of storms around the world, Of shade they provide from the sun, … Continue reading A Wendy Walks Post
Dear Readers, Yesterday, when I woke up, after just 4 hours of sleep, I instantly thought negative thoughts of, "I'll never make it! I'm so tired. I can't do this." I often wake up with negative thoughts. In fact, it is amazing how many negative thoughts run through my head all day! Now, these thoughts … Continue reading Reframing Negative Thoughts
Blue Sky on our HikeDear Readers,Today I have been sober for 16 months!Yay! The sky is so blue today!The prettiest blue ever!I LOVE blue!(Blue is my favorite color, in case you didn't guess!)Hubs and I went for a walk Saturday, in a park close to our house. There is a creek that flows even in winter. … Continue reading Blue Skies on 16 Months!
Dear Readers,On my walk last night, I captured some beautiful sights. What I love about walking is the peace I feel when I look for the beauty all around me. It's there. Just waiting for me to see.So often I am rushing, and I look,but I don't see.Today, at my meeting, I glimpsed the feeling of freedom. As … Continue reading Freedom and 140 Days
