A year ago, as I pulled into my driveway around 7 pm, I noticed an ambulance outside my neighbor's house. Upon inquiring I was told that Phyllis (an octogenarian) who lived alone had broken a hip bone. Phyllis was the first to welcome me into the neighborhood. She made time for me and would make … Continue reading Practical wisdom
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Of atoms and molecules
I had shared in one of my earlier posts that I have been looking for part time work. Well guess what? I managed to snag one and will be starting work soon. I would like to share my journey with ya'll. I have been on a quest to find work for the longest time. I … Continue reading Of atoms and molecules
Questions
What is healing if there is no wound? What is joy if there is no pain? What is light if there is no darkness? What is heat if there is no cold? What is food if there is no hunger? What is wealth if there is no poverty? What is smooth if there is no … Continue reading Questions
Leaning in
A flower blooms knowing it will wither sooner or later. We accept that. The sun rises knowing it will set the same day. We accept that. We read a book knowing fully well it will end soon. We accept that. We watch a movie knowing fully well it will end soon. We accept that. Seasons … Continue reading Leaning in
Communication at 186000 miles/sec
I had to return an item at Target and was trying to find parking. The parking lots were full. I made three rounds of the lot before I left. I looked at kiddo and asked "Was there any learning at all in this? I just wasted time, didn't I? What a waste <ramble, ramble, ramble>." … Continue reading Communication at 186000 miles/sec
Don’t Wallow in Sorrow
<19..>, was my first experience being snowed in. I had never seen snow, let alone a snow storm. Kiddo was a few months old and we were trapped at home for several days due to a snow storm. We huddled by the fire place and listened to the radio(batteries). People were flocking to the mall … Continue reading Don’t Wallow in Sorrow
March of the Penguins
Phillip Island off the southern coast of Australia is home to Little Penguins. Tourists all over the world gather to watch the Penguin Parade. However, there is a back story that not many know. Before the 1980's tourism was at its peak and there was much construction on the island. Various factors such as the … Continue reading March of the Penguins
