Hiking Poet

Shaking  in my boots, I know I have to speak my truth. I need to find the right words to bring my point across without people thinking that I am manipulating them; which essentially is what I will do and why should I care what others think of me? The finesse of diplomacy - sometimes … Continue reading Day 26 – Confront

Do you pay attention to the subtle signs we receive from the universe? I usually don't look out for them and I am totally surprised when I come across one, not always following what is shown. Just to give you an example - I recently was daydreaming about a newer old car than the one … Continue reading Day 25 – Sign

I have always considered myself a global citizen, European rather than German traveled to Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark Belgium, The Netherlands, Ibiza, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Transplanted to the United States thirty-one years ago, not thrilled, rather  - unhappy, a stranger in a strange culture in a country full of misinterpretation and misunderstandings … Continue reading Day 24 – Global

Not quite a blowout, but a car malfunctioning with the water pump trying to prevent overheating with lovely billowing clouds of steam and stink to extinguish the fan fire under the hood. Blowout of emotions in choir unrest everywhere where should one start to stop volatile events? Tired, I am staring at the screen reminiscing … Continue reading Day 23 – Blowout

Have you ever experienced an OFF day? Yesterday was a day like that. I woke up cross with the world, knowing that a full day of computer work was ahead of me. It didn't help that my husband cheerfully announced that he'd go for a hike, 'It must be nice to be retired.' was my crisp response. … Continue reading Day 22 – Off

Yesterday, when Raven and I walked Spirit, we tried to figure out our favorite season, inspired by the magnificent colors of the trees along the streets. Summer was immediately dismissed. The triple-digit temperatures being a detriment to happiness for post-menopausal women. Although I do like summers in the park by the Rogue where a cool … Continue reading Day 21 – Park

  The forecast says Another storm system Is making its way To our region. It will encourage me To enjoy a gentle morning With my dog cuddling In bed with me. Coffee is brewing In the kitchen And soon my husband Will bring in the blue and white cup. What could be better Than having … Continue reading Day 20- Weekend

When I look in the mirror I notice a woman with fine lines. It takes time to get used to the face that smiles back at me since my heart holds an image that is no longer there. Except perhaps for the smiling eyes so much more serious nowadays than thirty years ago. They reflect … Continue reading Day 19 – Notice

Driving home from town I turn onto my street the third driveway on the left is mine. Today I took the right drive up to my house and up near the top, big rocks line the side of the road. They had not been there when I left in the morning, Carefully, so as not to damage … Continue reading Day 18 -Neighbor

I had this terrible habit of putting my course books under my pillows the night before finals - I thought it might help me retain short-term knowledge needed to pass the exams. Of course, it never did! Some things were always amiss. and neither cussing nor cursing helped me remember. Dread to fail made me … Continue reading Day 17 – Study