60 But Not Ready For Pasture, Yet! Well, that day has finally come, I’ve arrived at the dreaded number of 60. I don’t feel any different, yet; however, I’ve felt myself being drawn to a new phase of my life for quite a while. There has been a lot of musing on my part aboutContinue reading “60, BUT, NOT READY TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE, YET!”
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THE ALMOST BIONIC WOMAN!
MY NEW BIONIC LOOK! Well, you have to admit, it has it’s possibilities! Although, flesh can be more becoming. I have gone under the “knife”, and have an improved shoulder. Now, I have to behave for a few weeks–drat! Oh, and then we’ll do the other shoulder! Honestly, it’s for the best. I can’t keepContinue reading “THE ALMOST BIONIC WOMAN!”
Congratulations, Megan and Matt!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING MEGAN AND MATT! Today my cousin Megan weds the man of her dreams, and he weds the woman of his. Here is there wedding poem, Cherish. Have a marvelous day! Joan CHERISH Here they are, two lovers Serendipitously brought together by friends She fell in love with Matt’s quirky sense ofContinue reading “Congratulations, Megan and Matt!”
I’m Falling Apart, and Other Stories!
STILL BROKEN? Yes, it’s true; I am still out of work. What is up with that?, you ask. Well, I still have significantly reduced mobility in my neck. It is better, as it was 5% and is now 20-25%. The exciting news is that I have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder. IContinue reading “I’m Falling Apart, and Other Stories!”
Thoughts on Running Away from the Circus. . .
O.K. what is this tomfoolery about running away from the circus? What circus, well, maybe the working world as we know it. Sometimes things happen that interrupt our lives. Things like, going in to surgery for a new neck and being told that your bone was soft and you would have to wear a collarContinue reading “Thoughts on Running Away from the Circus. . .”
SPRINGING AHEAD!
SPRINGING AHEAD! Welcome friends! A lovely spring day it is! Happy Easter to all of my friends who are celebrating today. I can hear the sounds of many very full and grumbling stomachs from all of the feasting! Life is going along at a good clip, you might say that I am springing ahead! AtContinue reading “SPRINGING AHEAD!”
THE WINTER OF YOUR CONTENT
WINTER IN FLORIDA? Yes, Winter is here, at the moment. I am enjoying 50 degrees in the mornings; this is great for sleeping! We are fortunate not to have had a freeze or frost, so the vegetation still looks marvelous! I am returning to writing with the help of Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. Continue reading “THE WINTER OF YOUR CONTENT”
Happy Birthday Magnolia! You’re 50!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGNOLIA! My darling dog is 8 years old today! That translates to 50 in people years, so she is catching up to me! Magnolia and I have been through a lot together, moving to central Florida, spending considerable time going back and forth to North Carolina, and being by Rob’s and my sideContinue reading “Happy Birthday Magnolia! You’re 50!”
Keep Joy in Your Heart This Season!
HAVE A GENTLE AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY! I wish all of my friends a joyous season. May you be with loved ones, and if you are journeying may you be safe. Enjoy this special time of year and don’t forget to keep joy in your heart and share it! Blessings! (And here’s and Irish one!) WishingContinue reading “Keep Joy in Your Heart This Season!”
EATING THE ELEPHANT ONE NIBBLE AT A TIME
REALLY, AN ELEPHANT INSTEAD OF A TURKEY? READ ON! Well, here we are again, trying to maintain a slow and steady pace to the end of the year. Meanwhile the magnetic draw of the coming holidays is is starting to tug on my heart strings. I absolutely love the holidays! Thanksgiving is such aContinue reading “EATING THE ELEPHANT ONE NIBBLE AT A TIME”
The Catharsis of Fall
North Carolina Fall 2012 I don’t know what wakes me up this time of year. Maybe the trip to North Carolina and being jump started by the vivid colors of fall leaves. Perhaps the October winds bring an exciting edge to living–that blast of cool air amid swirling leaves. At any rate, I am definitelyContinue reading “The Catharsis of Fall”
WE ROCK! Good Morning! Hope this finds you all well. I have been doing enough “whining” lately. So I am getting back to my role as your mid-life cheerleader, I thought that I would share some of my poetry from my eBook, Stranger in a Strange Skin. Have a wonderful and a blessed day! Don’tContinue reading
Joan Ellen Gage 