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A Limerick about Death and Taxes
A limerick/ode to Death and Taxes, written on the auspicious date, when income taxes are due. Ah, the two inevitable items of life, according to the venerable Ben Franklin.
Shoes to Fete the Feet
Closet inventory, my limited version of Spring cleaning, was my preoccupation during recent rainy days, from shoulders to feet… What did you do during our overly-abundant rainy days? How did you spark joy rather than feel glum?
Writing as Encore Career
Read all about it, peeps, in my monthly contribution to the Insecure Writers Support Group blog. What I write may relate to you. Especially if you’ve embarked on an encore career!
A Gift from the God of Denim
Writers and Readers: today’s blog topic is pants. Some opted out when Zoom was our only interaction option. In present times, some wear sweatpants, yoga pants… but I prefer denim. What pants do you prefer?
Does Your Home Spark Joy?
Marie Kondo, the organization guru’s question: Does it spark joy? is easily answered – by the beloved stuff and clutter in our home-sweet-home. My home sparks joy – does yours?
Remarkably Bad Travel Choices
My husband and I returned a couple of weeks ago from our second trip of 2023. While both trips were stellar, bad flight choices eclipse our travel memories… for now. When the trip photos fill an album, with our precious anecdotes and insights, a great perspective will be gained.
Five Things I Gained on Vacation
Vacation provides many things: benefits to mental and physical health, wider perspectives and vistas, and stabilize one’s equilibrium. Vacation getaways burnish peace and joy!
The Road Less Traveled
A synopsis of my year so far and a request to share yours, along with a pseudo-contest to guess ‘My Favorite Mistake’ by Sheryl Crow.
The Stirring Sound of Hot Chocolate
Some people play spoons, some people elicit sounds from goblets and glasses, and you can evoke tinkling melodies with your spoon in a mug. Then you can swig the mug’s contents to refresh your spirit on a rainy day.
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