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Spring Cleaning
Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:30 am in a panic. I had to get up and write because I had just one year left of this decade. I needed to start now. Of course, I didn’t get up. I … Continue reading
Saying Good Bye
Today the wind howls madly outside the house, hurling snow from trees, sending clouds of fine powder across the yard. I watch the trees sway in dance, waiting for one to lose its balance. This is not the peaceful snow … Continue reading
Does this bruise make me look fat?
Tuesday morning was bleak. The sun was supposed to be up when I opened the door from the kitchen to the deck to let the dogs out but I couldn’t see it. The world was gray and cold—19 degrees. It … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, everyday life in New England, grandchildren, injuries, nature, squirrels, wildlife, winter
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To run or not to run . . .
While I was slogging around Spring Lake, the pond at Fisher Meadows, on Wednesday, I heard a runner coming up behind me. I pulled my three dogs closer to the side of the trail so he could pass. A man about the same … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, Aging, everyday life, running, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, heart health, running, trail running
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A Tale of Two Sinks
A few days ago, I popped into a big box beauty supply stores, one of the ones that offer many of the same products found in department stores but without the service (or the temptation to shop for clothes, purses … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, changes, everyday life, Uncategorized
Tagged adult acne, adult skin problems, aging, Rosacea, wrinkles
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The Joy of Seasons
Yesterday I took four of the dogs for a jog at Fisher Meadows. I hadn’t been doing much running lately. Using my trip to California, the flu, my mother-in-law’s visit, Hurricane Sandy and the snowy Nor’easter as excuses, I managed … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, Connecticut, everyday life in New England, nature, running, seasons
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Tranquility and the Sport of Running
Running along the narrow path between the trees along the river, I feel something spiritual yet primitive. These are feelings that I cannot accurately label. I feel my feet hit the path; I hear the leaves moving as the dogs … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, changes, Connecticut, running
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The Butterfly Effect
Photographing butterflies is difficult. Somedays I just can’t get the shutter speed right. The result is Victorian Fairy photographs—spots of light like Tinkerbell dancing in a meadow. Butterflies, in the woods, in meadows, in gardens, represent beauty and delight. We … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, backyards, butterflies, life, nature, relationships, transitions, wildlife
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