I never liked to memorize anything. Multiplication tables in 4th grade are my only claim to fame in that department. And that was only because we got to move up the line and get out the door faster for lunch. I can be bribed with food. But I do admire people who effortlessly rattle off a famous …
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It takes me awhile to process things. I "mull", I debate inwardly over and over again, which is why I am just now coming to terms with January 1st. January 1st was our family Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years all rolled into one. A lot of expectation for one little day. It was the day we had most of our kids and …
On the first day after the last day of my job I opened a blank journal and wrote: September 22, 2011 Today is the first day of retirement from the job. The first day of the rest of my life begins. "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable …
It's been two weeks, four days, seven hours and 45 minutes since I took up more or less permanent residence... in my current residence. Yes, apparently I am counting. The husband conveniently had two weeks of back to back travel. Tough life staying at expensive hotels, eating fine food while I, on the other hand, …
My life has changed a lot. Suddenly. Although it wasn't a surprise. I knew it was coming. I boastfully said, "I can do this". I retired from my job a week and a half ago.... traveled for an anniversary celebration with my parents.... then hit the road back home. But "Home" is a vague place. The old one is a mess, …
It just irritates me like crazy to admit this, but I love where I live. I've lived here for 25 years, so it's about time I came to a conclusion one way or the other. Just didn't want to rush it. The truth is, I've always looked at our time in Oregon as temporary...just passing thru...second best. …
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