A Gorgeous Day
A Pretty Darn Gorgeous Day I could complain of a sleepless night, Of body pains that caused me fright. But here I am, breathing still, As morning light spills over the sill. The sun is blazing, bold and free, Waking … Continued
Hate is like a disease
Good morning! It’s such a bright, beautiful day here in Florida. This morning I was thinking about how lucky I was to be raised by a mother who taught us not to hate. She didn’t even like us to use … Continued
Poem from feral cats to the guardian angels that help care for them
Most of my very good friends are cat lovers. They either own cats, foster cats, or in some instances, have taken on the caregiver role for feral cats or stray cats. I wanted to write a thank you note from … Continued
Beautiful Backyard Bobcats in Florida
Seeing bobcats in Florida is an exciting treat. But remember, all wildlife should be observed from a distance. When my husband and I decided to build our own home, we spent months looking for just the right piece of property. … Continued
Challenges of living in the woods – can outdoor mold cause health problems?
I live in Florida on a heavily wooded lot. In other words, I kind of live in a moldy environment. I have some health issues, mostly brain fog and fatigue, which are worse on some days, AND I am allergic … Continued
Remove the negative spaces that are holding you back
I like reading young adult books sometimes. They are light hearted but still have good story-lines and if you are careful about which ones you read, they don’t have too much drama. Anyway, I read one the other day that … Continued
Inspiration from a friend
I was looking for something positive and inspirational to share this morning so I was going through my old emails and found a message from someone that I used to email from time to time. His name was Hamza Hassan. … Continued
Compatible Weirdos
I think everybody is a little bit weird. I also believe that the secret to ultimate happiness is finding people who are compatibly weird. This is a story of compatible weirdness. My husband was a very well respected builder in … Continued
Life Lessons from my Cat
When my husband passed away suddenly in 2013 I was devastated. Friends who were worried about me being alone kept telling me I needed to get a pet. Of course, the dog lovers all suggested I get a dog and … Continued
Introvert? Extrovert? How About Selectivert!
Introvert, extrovert, ambivert, omnivert? How about selectivert! I’ve always considered myself an introvert and never really thought much about the definition. I have a lot of hobbies that don’t require other people to be involved, such as reading, writing and … Continued