The nature of things

I was thinking about the nature of things. Some are visible and others invisible. Take for instance the chair I am sitting on. It has features, occupies space, gets old over time, its paint chips and it needs retouching. If things are really bad, it may break and get scratched severely. On the other hand, … Continue reading The nature of things →

Strength or Weakness?

Hubby and I were trying to clean out our water filtration system. I suggested that while I held the water tank, he would clean the base out with the towel. I held the tank for less than a minute and my back started hurting. I did not let go because I wanted to finish what … Continue reading Strength or Weakness? →

I travel light, do you?

I have started preparing for winter and have been moving my woolen scarfs and sweaters into the closet. I am particularly fond of a woolen scarf from Portugal. As I was running my hand over it, I felt a small piece of woolen thread jutting out.On impulse, I pulled the thread and the whole scarf … Continue reading I travel light, do you? →

My American Dream

I have lived in America for several years now. In this time span I have done several things I might have never done, such as unlearning / relearning how to drive, traveled alone to international locations, used a lawn mower etc. However, there is one thing I have always been scared of - a car … Continue reading My American Dream →

Happy Hour

I walk 3 miles everyday. Cherry was my Mr. Watson until she started sit walking, at which point I decided to walk alone or with a friend. Let me explain - Cherry used to walk briskly but decided that letting the shrubs and lizards go unattended was not worth it. She started poking her nose … Continue reading Happy Hour →