Category Archives: Musings

Where I figure out what my life is about

Psyching myself up

I sometimes doubt myself and what I am doing. Wondering if I am strong enough to do this on my own. And I know that Susan is only planning to be down in Panama for a short time, so I … Continue reading

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Squish

There is no denying that this is a beautiful area. Mountains, water, rivers, greenery but oh so much rain! We planned a trip over to the Arlington Fly In on the other side of the Puget Sound. They have these … Continue reading

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Summer?

I think we might have summer today! Here it is, on the downside of the summer solstice, and we are still waiting… But today is beautifully clear, although it is very cold outside, 46F/10C. Maybe it will warm up to … Continue reading

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What a difference…

What a difference a day makes! Especially when I wake up to this – crystal clear, sunny, fresh (not freezing) – if this was the norm, I probably wouldn’t ever want to leave. Yesterday was miserable, gray, cold, rainy, windy, … Continue reading

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end of hell week(s)

That was a marathon! Twelve back-to-back days of nuts and packing and shipping. Finally sent off the last batch yesterday – pushed to get it done so I wouldn’t have to go in today.  I don’t think I could have … Continue reading

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butterflies

So even though I am so excited to be doing what I have dreamed about for so long, there are moments when the butterflies start swarming and I question myself. What’s wrong with being here (besides the weather, the cost … Continue reading

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Today I saw a tulip

It’s about damn time, too! This has been the longest, coldest, wettest, drabbest winter I have ever experienced. I will not be here next winter. Where to go though, is the question. With my precarious financial situation, it needs to … Continue reading

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Moving forward again

I think I am getting there as far as this blog goes. Changed the header, added the links etc. So back to why I write this. Initially, it was to keep my scattered family up to speed about where I … Continue reading

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