How to be Old

This is my special birthday edition blog post!  It’s more than a little self-indulgent, so be warned.   There’s lots of disagreement about what age you need to reach to be considered old.  Over time our idea of being elderly has increased as life spans and...

Train Less for Better Results

I love to finish things. Being able to check something off my to-do list gives me great satisfaction.  I even enjoy the planning and organizing part of tasks and projects.  It’s doing the actual work that’s the issue!  I have a feeling I’m not alone in this. The hard...

Doggie Dental Care

Years ago I didn’t know nearly as much about dental care for dogs as I do now.  I knew they had teeth, and sometimes bad breath.  Back in the day I had a Papillon named Copper.  Copper was a wonderful boy, sweet and sensitive.  I took care of him the same way I cared...

Small Shifts Big Changes

The summer solstice has just passed; the day with the most light for the year.  Now we start moving in tiny increments into shorter days and longer nights.  Day to day you hardly notice a difference. The rest of the summer will be full of long lovely evenings.  But in...

The Right Tool for the Job

Some of you may know that I recently purchased a tiny house. I’ve been vacationing in this area for about 15 years now, and always wanted a permanent place to land when I’m here.  The problem, of course, was price.  Housing costs here are crazy ridiculous and only...