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The Getting Ready for Winter Workout
I have Lucinda William’s song, “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” stuck in my head (and if you have to have a song stuck in your head, anything by Lucinda Williams is enjoyable). Why is this song looping over and … Continue reading
Posted in backyards, dogs, everyday life, Life in Connecticut, nature
Tagged backyards, Connecticut, deer, dogs, everyday life in New England, workouts
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Lost in Transition
This has been a year of transitions. We moved across country. We became grandparents. My parents moved in with us. We became poster children for the sandwich generation. I have become lost in the ever increasing demands of my household. … Continue reading
Morning Reflections
This morning snow is falling. Already the pine trees look like a Christmas card. Most of my adult experiences with snow have been at ski resorts. The snow is there before I am. So I am still surprised at how … Continue reading
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
Posted in Aging, lessons in life, life, Life in Connecticut, New England, transitions
Tagged aging, Connecticut, everyday life in New England, nature, running, seasons
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A Snowy Day
Today is a winter day, a sit by the fire, sipping Irish coffee day. This is what I am doing right now: sitting by the fire, sipping a warm drink, watching the snow whirl outside. Fresh clean snow is transforming … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, backyards, community, dogs, everyday life, Life in Connecticut, nature, New England, snow, storms, Uncategorized
Tagged backyards, Connecticut, dogs, home, snow, snowy days
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Storm Watch 2
Sandy is coming. The predication is that we will lose power sometime this afternoon. The entire town has shut down. Companies are closed. Schools are closed for the next two days (snow days). The Connecticut governor plans to close the … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecticut, New England, Sandy, storm preparations
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Squirrels!
In April, three weeks after we moved into our Connecticut house, gray squirrels appeared, boldly crossing the lawn and playing pickup games on the basketball court. Outraged by the invasion, the female pointer would race from window to window, woofing … Continue reading
Posted in backyards, everyday life, life, Life in Connecticut, moving, nature, New England, Uncategorized, wildlife
Tagged California, chipmunks, Connecticut, fall, Maine, nature, squirrels, winter
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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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A Stranger in a Strange Land
Sometimes I think I have moved to a foreign country, one where everyone speaks English but I don’t recognize the words. The rules are similar; the customs are familiar, but I’m missing some crucial piece of information that everyone else … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, changes, childhood memories, community, everyday life, Family, life, Life in Connecticut, moving, New England, transitions
Tagged beaches, Connecticut, moving, small towns, SoCal, transitions
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Bobcats, horses, and bears! Oh my!
Toto, I don’t think we are in California anymore. Sunday brought some new challenges to our dogs and some special wonder to us. The dogs and I got up at 6:30 am because they had to use the bathroom. I … Continue reading
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Tagged bears, bobcats, Connecticut, dogs, horses, nature
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