Did I Ever Really Have Control? It seems I’ve lost control of my life, or if I’m honest, did I ever really  have control? When we were younger, we planned things out. Carefully. Methodically. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I am a bit of a spreadsheet lady. A spreadsheet for choosing a new house.A four–page spreadsheet for holiday open houses.A spreadsheet for choosing a cat—just kidding. Our cats chose us. We were merely staff. Still, I’m nowhere near Ernest

Even when your body disagrees, you can choose to be happy. if you pay attention to the better things - butterflies, birds, and bright days.

Discover the beauty of letter writing and its emotional impact. Explore how letter writing connects us deeply, leaving lasting memories.

It’s a good thing retirees don’t work full-time—because navigating medical insurance is a job in itself. I’m convinced the system is...

Next time you go to the store, you might want to be aware of possible animal encounters. See what happened to three people in store...

Discover some hilarious Amazon Delivery Fails involving too many lollipops, wrong-sized items, and box-loving cats.

Learn to outsmart automatic toilets, dodge Cheetos stains, and discover the world of Yacht Rock.

My niece was puzzled at my calmness when I was helping her clean up after a minor disaster. She asked if I was Pollyanna, which surprised...

Funny thing about downsizing. You think you've done a good job, only to find out you still have too much stuff and regret losing some stuff

Habits are strange things. Some you do on purpose, like wiping your shoes on the doormat as you enter a house. Some are unconscious.

Roots or Routes: Do you like to hunker down in one quiet place or enjoy the bustle of big cities? Is travel your anathema or delight?

It’s so frustrating to lose things, especially things you had in your hands moments ago.

Recently our power was off for two hours. The lights flickered several times. Then we heard snap, crackle, and POP our power was gone.

A magazine article featured a man who had an asteroid named after him. I thought, if you could name anything, What would you name?

It was one of those days when everything went wrong. Can anything make the day go better?

To paraphrase a Florida TV ad, when traveling I miss my bathroom most. I miss my comfort-height toilet. Includes other bathroom issues.

They say you should stop and smell the roses. But I can’t smell them anymore. What happened to the fragrance of yore?

Our grandmas collected paper bags, strings, and rubber bands. I collect pizza tables. What crazy collections do you have?

Get your phones and cameras ready. Thursday, June 15, is Nature Photography Day, the day the North American Nature Photography...

I thought retirement was going to be a time of relaxation, peace, and quiet. It is. Except on Tuesdays, when the landscaping crew comes.