I’m feeling quite happy walking around the park. I’m just walking because it feels good to walk. The weather is mild, and I’m enjoying some music. Then I did something I’ve never done before, I actually walked around listening to one of my own episodes, picked at random. I think it was day 60. It ...

I admire the Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain in Grand Park on my way to fulfill my civic responisiblity by reporting for jury hanging around – er – duty. No One WANTS Jury Duty Well now that I am off my leash, and my civic duty is complete, I am free to express my thoughts about ...

I give myself thumbs up for hiking as my first exercise 10 days after I was sick. I was weak and tired and it was hard to get back on the mountain. Do or do not. There is no try. – Yoda Waving the White Flag on My Latest Battlefield I have to give props right ...

This selfie best captures how I felt and feel after my bout with the flu or food poisoning. Wiped out, exhausted, shivering, and grateful for my warm, fuzzy, faithful companion. Dreams CAN come true – and I guess, so can Nightmares! Sunday evening I hit the pillow content with the knowledge that I wouldn’t have to ...

My 50 year old Eeyore wears my BRAVE tiara which was a birthday gift from Suz. It is symbolic. In Case You Aren’t Familiar With Eeyore Here’s a link about him from the Disney site. About Eeyore My mom used to call me “Laurie-ore” as a riff on the gloomy donkey from Winnie the Pooh. So, as you ...

All of my clay and china ornaments (including my pig whistle) get a gentle hand wiped bath and rest in the dish drainer to dry. You have to be careful that they dry COMPLETELY so water won’t drain from their inner holes and ruin the wood finish of the shelves. One reason I usually skip ...

Believe it or not, this hutch now has LESS than half of what it did before. How weird, that even when you remove things, the spaces still seem filled. Where did all this darn stuff COME from? As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that stuff can weigh you down. Physical stuff, i.e., possessions, can have an impact ...

I take a walk just fer the dern FUN of it! Seen here RockinOutTo Tom Jones and Jools Holland. Stellar Album! Check it out for putting fun pep in your step. Why are you WRITING so many gosh derned blog posts lately? Cause I’ve been inspired by my crazy-ass life to tell stories, and I CAN’T get ...

Oh the HORROR! A technician needs to unexpectedly come into our recently cluttered and dusty house of horrors! The Fall of our Internet (and my house pride) Our internet connection has been ABSOLUTE CRAP and getting worse for months. TV shows drop (we only stream), our phones dropout during wifi and each of my podcast shows takes ...

Tiger KNOWS what he wants. He FEELS his needs and goes for them! Right now he wants to knead my chest and purr for me. I guess he wants to comfort me and get some comfort for himself. It’s a good lesson in instinct and trusting your heart. What the F is going on?! My last ...

Dang! I become almost paralyzed by fright, even in my PJs and in my own home, when I think of doing character voice. Why Aren’t Cha Talking About It? Normally when I wrestle with twisty emotions, off I go up the mountain to record a show! But as I reported in yesterday’s status, through over-zealous voice ...

I’m wondering what’s up with me food-wise? Calories aren’t right, I felt COMPLETELY satisfied, and then had a mini Robot Alien visit wtf? Calorie Counting Report Ok, I let you all know in Bonus Day 104 that I was going to *gulp* count calories for one week under the guidance of my therapist and see how that ...

Amy’s generous, heartfelt gift goes great on my bed and perfectly highlights the colors of my Tiffany style lamps. It is fun to look at all of the fabric scraps in the pattern to see how many elements which seem individually on the surface inharmonious, when joined, actually create a wonderful, joyful mosaic. Risk Letting ...

Taken from my solo hike last Sunday, you can see the rain is coming. I hurry in front of the storm. The clouds form dramatic vistas this day and suit my pensive mood. Notice: I’m going to be away for several days celebrating my big *gulp* 56th year on this planet. So please post away, send ...

Out on a bike ride near where my mom now lives, I point out the trees and colors I grew up with. Western Washington was often grey-green and drizzling – but on some days it could be sparkling turquoise. Mixed Emotions – Can’t have the good without the bad I think we’ve established that the Robot ...

Wow, I’m jetting off to my rainy old hometown in just a bit, and LOOK what’s happened to my sunny backyard in Southern California! https://instagram.com/p/zakBf5J1sb/ I must be Miss Sunshine Seattle-Tacoma weather should be dry during my visit so it looks like I am lucky and bringing the nice weather with me. However, it is weird I need ...

I snapped this pic on one of my walks in the park because I noticed how pretty the pattern of leaves was against the sky. Did whipping out my phone save the memory or keep me from savoring it? No WiFi, Wah? It’s ironic that I, as a person who retired as a technologist, who blogs, podcasts ...

Mark and I went up to Ventura last week to ride some bike paths we hadn’t yet explored. We stopped at a new place for lunch and have fun being silly – even BEFORE we had some mimosas! What Inspires Love? Sometimes I think I get all in my head and judge myself harshly. I also get ...

I take a moment to reflect on the beauty of the day and how lucky I feel to be on this ride. I don’t take my mobility or the weather for granted. Holy F Even Cartoons Are Creating Body Shame These Days! Just before Mark and I left to drive up to Ventura for another few days ...

The oatmeal shown above was my breakfast today. Nothing fancy, except I’m not at home. However, the way I ate it was night and day from my usual breakfast ritual (or lack thereof). BTW, Since I limit my dairy due to voice work, I top my oatmeal with applesauce or berries. Food and Depression I’ve been writing ...