Category Archives: JANUARY 2022

Today I am thinking of the hundreds of things that I truly appreciate. I love the warmth of the sun that is streaming through the window on this cold January morning. I appreciate the walls of my home that insulate … Continue reading →

I was relieved to hear that the supreme court blocked the mandate which would have forced employees of large companies to either be vaccinated or be regularly tested. Many people are growing weary of the fear tactics that have been … Continue reading →

The many years I spent working with swans, coupled with intensive gardening, has left my body in a rather sorry state. Overuse of my hands, and far too much bending, have left me with painful arthritic hands and an acute … Continue reading →

I do not have the wide array of birds that I enjoyed when I was in Virginia. I miss the cardinals, the chickadees, the mockingbirds, wrens, and so many others. I am grateful; however, for the limited number of wildlife … Continue reading →

We are already nearing the end of January and although the last frost date in this area is not for another 4 whole months, I am biting at the bit to begin planning my next garden. Last summer I was … Continue reading →

There was news today of a tragic fire in a New York high rise apartment building. Eight of the seventeen victims were children. I have never liked high rise buildings or the elevators that are used to reach the upper … Continue reading →

Human lives are sometimes divided into segments that resemble the seasons. A young person just starting out in life is said to be in the springtime of his life. That time in which he has acquired a livelihood, a home … Continue reading →

I have mostly stopped listening to the news, even PBS and NPR, because it seems that the only thing they can talk about is COVID and the new omicron variant. I do not need this in my consciousness. I am … Continue reading →

I am immersed in yet another snowstorm as I am writing this. I believe our natural inclination is no different than with other mammals at such times. We want to hunker down, bury ourselves beneath warm blankets, and snuggle with … Continue reading →

I was reading an article about lifestyle changes that have transpired over the past fifty years. In 1972, I was only one year out of high school. I bought my first Volkswagen Beetle for $400 and the price of gas … Continue reading →