I am a retired teacher who quit drinking and found happiness! After going deaf, I now have two cochlear implants!
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
Dear Readers,Lexi Reed Holtum, Executive Director of SRHNThe first year after retiring from teaching, I worked as a substitute for a year. But my hearing was getting so bad, I had to stop that.The next year I quit drinking and got my first cochlear implant. I went into a deep depression because of the deafness, and coping with everything was very … Continue reading Volunteering and Learning
Dear Readers,We had a beautiful snowstorm this week. It was the prettiest snow! It was one of those days that you could just stand at your window and be awed by the beauty.Of course, I was stuck on the highway for a long time, but no matter!Looking Out My WindowAfter being sick for almost a … Continue reading 17 Months Sober!
