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Retiring 101: Putting Myself Out to Pasture!

The word “retirement” never really resonated with me but here I am, winding down my writing life. It’s a big step. Since I don’t do stress well, I feel compelled to eliminate those things — worries… frustrations… decisions. — that tighten my gut and keep me awake at night. To this end, I want fewer […]

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Busy Lives Need a Break — Plan More Pleasure!

Summer used to be my golden season. It meant sunny skies, skiing, sandals and shorts. The boat came out of the garage and we headed out to water ski with friends every weekend! It was our brand of fun when we were 25 and I miss it. Mostly, though, I miss those wonderful breaks from […]

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Memorial Day: Focus on the Good Times

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer for a lot of people, and they’re excited to get that 3-day weekend to celebrate. That’s fun, and I used to water ski so I know. But all over the U.S. this coming Monday means more — we will remember. Not only about the military men and […]

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A Passion for Driving & Independence

“I couldn’t wait to drive so I could get away from the house.” My husband has said this many times over the years whenever we talk about his passion for driving. It’s a common issue around here because I’m the opposite. My car gets me from A to B and that’s all that matters. Meanwhile, […]

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Computer Purging: Deleting Electronic Clutter

Income taxes got the ball rolling. Searching for information to fill in forms is frustrating and I just knew there must be an easier way. Every year after taxes, I’m the one who gets into files and purges last year’s flotsam so I know It’d be easier to find stuff if there was less of […]

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Valentine’s Day: More Than Romance

It’s 7:30 in the morning and a piece of this chocolate heaven is melting on my tongue as I write. Then, as the last trace disappears, the urge to have another rears its ugly head! A box full of my favorite See’s candy, Bordeauxs, came in the mail yesterday. And what could be a better […]

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Bowling: The Rolling Thunder of a Good Time

The sound of thunder when I opened the door was startling! Bowling balls crashing against the floor, pins clattering every which way, and always a cheering crowd. A hundred people eating, laughing, yelling and rolling. The hint of claustrophobia that hit me disappeared as soon as I realized the room was vibrant with lots of […]

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The Relief of a Neighborhood Community

When I lived on Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, we had an unofficial phone tree in a large, cohesive neighborhood — our own community. One day we got an excited call from a neighbor. She hears the telling “blow” of a gray whale making its way into the harbor. We had out-of-town guests and dropped […]

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Holiday Humor: Santa’s Lap is Not Just for Kids!

It’s never too late to tell Santa what’s on your mind! It was 1978 at my daughter’s school and we had arranged a treat for the kids. A long line of youngsters, including my own, had aired their hopes on Santa’s lap when suddenly the impulse struck to take my turn. Why not! I’ve often […]

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A Cup of Tea Calms Holiday Pressure

You can’t help smiling, right? This bit of cup tea whimsey helps to preserve my most coveted of moments during the holiday season, a guaranteed pause of calm. Starting with a deep breath after the first sip! Grabbing these moments when I can reminds me to enjoy the season instead of trying to keep up […]

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