I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
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
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
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
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
The sky touched me today, Showing off eagles playing in the wind, Brushing my face with blue and white. I am so very grateful we can get outside and hike or walk. On Day 2051, Wendy
So many thoughts circling in my head, Like the falcon circling in the sky, Looking for its prey, I keep trying to grab one, But like a mouse, It scampers away. So like the falcon, I am left hungry. On Our Walk By the Minnesota River Valley Dear Readers, Mr. UT is helping me stay … Continue reading These Times
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
