In the past, I wrote about simple living in rural areas. It seemed to me that the only way to a simpler life is to be removed from the mayhem of modern culture. However, I am discovering that life is simpler, in some ways, IN the city. What the heck? Yesterday morning. My to-do list included:…
I found this article today. Hope you enjoy (from World of Psychology). Where did you go on your last vacation? If you live in the city or the suburbs, there’s a good chance that you spent it in a natural setting, perhaps at a national park, the beach or a cabin in the mountains. Most…
I am still at home, finishing my sabbatical projects.Tango is snoozing on the cool tiles lining the fireplace hearth. I am happy with my work progress: a new church website, which is still in the beta stage (www.uccww.com), a confirmation curriculum, a heritage cookbook, and some personal stuff. I finish the cookbook TODAY and after…
I whisked into my hometown, Wheatland, wearing red sunglasses and a big floppy hat. I worried that I would run into someone in this small town and that would set the “restart” button a week early. So, I transformed into stealth mode. I collected Tango from the dog sitter, washed more clothes, and…
I stayed in bed about an hour this morning listening to the birds. They reminded me of a loud meeting. In the background I heard the constant song/chatter of the sparrow. The yellow-eyed Brewers Blackbird offered his one note, a sweet threeeeee. A Crow pitched in now and then with his grumpy caaaww. The Doves…