We got home from England in time for Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for this year. Top of the list is my new gradddaughter, Aurora Violet Haas Woodhead. We were invited for Thanksgiving dinner at Amanda, Jim, and Aurora’s house–to decrease the need to packs up the relevant baby paraphernalia and comeContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2022”
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We’re in the New York Times!
On August 23, I read this call for comments: What Are Your ‘Non-Negotiables?’ A daily walk? Meditation? Or something sweet at 2 p.m.? The Times wants to know what you prioritize each day — and why. Read the rest of the callout here. I wrote about what Jonathan and I do every day, just forContinue reading “We’re in the New York Times!”
Walmart with Mom
My mom is 97 this year, and though she’s still mobile with her cane or her walker, she doesn’t go out much, apart from medical appointments. On my visit to her last week, I mentioned needing to stop at Walmart to buy a new case for my smartphone. Mom perked up and said she’d likeContinue reading “Walmart with Mom”
Time to Pack Up
We’ve been taking our daily walk down the beach and back, with comfortable silent stretches as we each admire the view and think our own thoughts. I suspect we’re mulling over similar topics. How much will we miss Peru? We’ll miss the beach and our daily walk, the glorious sun and breeze, the sand underContinue reading “Time to Pack Up”
Start Fresh in 2022
Happiness is a choice. I’m deciding to think positive in 2022, starting with things around us that I have admired recently. As usual, I like our walks, watching the birds along the shore, and in our yard. There isn’t much overlap, as the herons like the sandy edge of the water. Most of the herons,Continue reading “Start Fresh in 2022”
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