That is not my orchid above! I took a selfie with it at the Four Seasons in Maui in February as inspiration for my orchid at home, as I attempted to bring it back to life. I thought maybe this photo would give it something to live up to!
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…Words are like eyeglasses. They blur everything that they do not make clear.
Joseph Joubert
Maybe it’s because the cost of regular health care in this country is hidden. But dental care seems ridiculously expensive.
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It’s pretty amazing what you can determine from a little vial of spit.
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You might know what it’s like when a pet is sick. The guilt and the concern. Their little lives are fragile, especially when they’re seniors.
…Cuddles On the Mend Read More »
This is an unusual entry. It starts kind of crummy but ends well. And in order to make that happen, I have to tell the story of my recent trip from end to beginning.
…Magnificent Maui and Travel Tales Read More »
As you read this I will either be in flight, or hanging out at an airport.
…Blogger in Transit Read More »
We adopted Cuddles the cat, aka House Panther, one year ago tomorrow!
…Adopted Cuddles: One Year Later Read More »
If you follow me on social media, you might have seen the story of the lost dog I picked up on Dec. 27.
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You probably remember doing the math when you were a kid: How old will I be in the year 2000? Well, here we are, 23 years later. Bet you didn’t do this math!
…Travel Tales and Mexican Snow Read More »
We all keep secrets. It seems to me that we have to do it. Sometimes, to protect someone. Other times, to protect ourselves.
…Secrets We All Keep Read More »
We mention gratitude, or its cousin “luck”, in this house every day, never taking our circumstances for granted. It’s Thanksgiving weekend for our friends in the US where being grateful is the order of the day. The challenge: to keep that perspective all year long.
…The Many Ways Gratitude Makes Life Better Read More »