I turned 50 yesterday. I had, of course, known it was coming. The thought had first been a source of stress, denial, glum acceptance as there isn’t anything to be done about birthdays. They just “are”, like ’em or not. Over the weeks, as the day approached, I had various plans, schemes, as I figured… Continue reading My joyful and empowering 50th birthday
Category: Self Reflection
This group is those late at night, deep thoughts that need to be expressed, somewhere.
Serendipity
The Background Twelve years ago, I was exploring a gift shop in Gardiner, Montana. I always buy earrings at places I visit as souvenirs, a physical reminder of the many places I’ve traveled. We’d recently moved to Montana, and in this gift shop I spotted a set of earrings that seemed perfect. Wolves. In the… Continue reading Serendipity
The Tellingness of Dreams
I’ve been having quite lucid dreams the last few weeks. I recently considered applying for a job two states south of my current location, although I’d discarded the idea. Last night I dreamt I’d accepted a position in the Oregon/Washington, maybe Idaho region. The person delegated to welcoming me was in a current archeology position… Continue reading The Tellingness of Dreams
Generosity
So on February 11, 2022, my carefully planned Caribbean vacation to Isle Mujeres began. The trip was a fundraiser for KAXE Radio out of Grand Rapids Minnesota. I flew from Bozeman, Montana, to Minneapolis, where I met up with my friend Mary. Mary is the one who graciously invited me on this adventure. She and… Continue reading Generosity
The Kindness of Strangers
May 5, 2022 Blanch Dubois I have always been a fan of Blanche Dubois’s statement, “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers”. https://youtu.be/l4V8OHy0su0 I have made that statement several times over the years, largely to people who have no idea what I’m talking about. That doesn’t matter. In all fairness, I have not… Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers
Lessons Learned
April 22, 2022 Get travel insurance Make note of the nearest consulate or embassy to your destination Invest in a money belt or something similar for around the waist or neck Set up “lost phone” capability in your smart phone if available Use the Cloud to store everything on your phone, pay that fee! Do… Continue reading Lessons Learned
Transformations
April 16, 2022 After spending about two weeks with a dozen retirees I learned a few things. One thing I learned is anything I would discover, and think is “new” and is pretty cool, they have already experienced. I would get that “yeah, we know” expression, with a patience often practiced on grandchildren. Another thing… Continue reading Transformations