I’m writing this post in the morning as I wait for the termite inspector to arrive. He is, of course, now two hours later than planned. My work life is scheduled in hour-long appointments and meetings. It seemed logical to me to try to schedule the termite inspection first thing in the morning to minimizeContinue reading “Waiting for a termite inspection”
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Second Act
Many people pursue a second career after they retire. The second career can be something one has done as part-time work while employed full time at their primary career, or the second act can be in a completely different field. My oldest brother retired from two different careers, and ran a business with his wifeContinue reading “Second Act”
Day Before the Eclipse
The TV news reports that 500,000 people are heading toward Nebraska, to experience the 2017 total eclipse of the sun, along a corridor from the northwest corner of the state to the southeast. It’s nearly five hundred miles of diagonal space to add all those extra folks. Nebraska has only 1,826,341 people, plus a few moreContinue reading “Day Before the Eclipse”
Rain
July was hot and dry. It didn’t rain at all. I dislike 95+ humidity nearly as much as -10 degrees. Perhaps it’s my British Isles heritage, but moderate temps in the 60s and 70s suite me best. I love to sleep when it’s raining and find thunder rather soothing. Pickles doesn’t agree with me. She’sContinue reading “Rain”
Quiet day
There was a gentle rain over night. A half inch fell on my part of the world, and during a dry summer, it’s very much appreciated. Rain was followed by a cloudy, cool day. My dog and I didn’t take on any big projects today. It’s been a day to think about the deaths resultingContinue reading “Quiet day”
Celebrate
A friend celebrated his 80th birthday earlier this evening. Two friends hosted a pizza party for him. Another friend made an amazing chocolate cake, and homemade vanilla ice cream. He received gifts of spices, pie filling, wine, and socks. We all enjoyed the food and companionship. Celebration takes on more importance with each passing year. Continue reading “Celebrate”
Running in Place
It was busy enough at my day job today, to discard the idea of evening chores, or any heavy thought about the future. I took my dog Pickles for a run in the pasture. We scared up several crickets, a bird or two, and a few butterflies. The temperature is mild and a cool breezeContinue reading “Running in Place”
Next Step
Sixty five for nearly nine months, the question of the next step in my life visits me several times a day. I decided to start a blog to chronicle my decision about when to take the next big step in my life. When something isn’t going the way I wish at my job; I thinkContinue reading “Next Step”
Writing in Community blog entry
If you want inner peace find it in solitude, not speed, and if you would find yourself, look to the land from which you came and to which you go. -Stewart L. Udall, U.S. Secretary of the Interior (1961-69), The Quiet Crisis, 1963
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