Return to Normal?

These last few weeks have continued my up and down emotional recovery.  I’ve struggled with reactivating some of my normal activities, including writing a blog.  No, I’m not going to fall back on another Taking Stock (see Spring one link here), but I am going to attempt one heavy on pictures. I do not claim … Continue reading Return to Normal?

My 2024 Summer Research Project – Plants!

Most folks probably won’t care about my summer research project.  But I’m kind of proud of it. Some elements I’ve learned about my true self is I love to learn about new things, l can get lost for hours delving into research on a topic, and I adore synthesizing that research into “so what”.  I … Continue reading My 2024 Summer Research Project – Plants!

April Reflection – I Did It

I began doing a Monthly “I Did It” List this year to help me focus on celebrating the life I am living. I am prone to a Compare & Despair mindset. I often feel like milestones or achievements pass without recognition. I often think I’m not “doing enough,” as if there’s a need to be … Continue reading April Reflection – I Did It

Nothing Insightful Here

My intent with my blog posts is to try and provide insight, in some manner, into retirement living. Recently however, I just seem to be living my retirement with not any major insight emerging.  Here are a few of my less-than-insightful happenings this week: I’m on a “two for two” with planning fiascos.  First, while … Continue reading Nothing Insightful Here