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There’s a Virus on my White Canvas!!

Wait… we didn’t want this picture! What in the world? No doubt, no one planned on this craziness happening – it wasn’t on anyone’s list of possibilities! Nothing about this Virus makes for a nice picture. People sick all over the world, many have died. Shortages in hospital beds, medicine, test kits, grocery stores… food,ContinueContinue reading “There’s a Virus on my White Canvas!!”

Kids in my White Canvas!

I got married very young, apparently way before my brain was fully formed. As a result, I became a young mother… and following suit, a young grandmother. As an only child, I wished for a houseful of sisters and brothers, sure that I was missing out. Because of this, and the fact Gary is suchContinueContinue reading “Kids in my White Canvas!”

Cob house Village

The day before leaving for our Cob House adventure, I sat distracted at the dining room table watching an entertaining sight on the river. Two bald eagles were floating by, perched on top of a scrawny log, apparently content to watch the world pass by. Not far off, a seal was fishing for his breakfast.ContinueContinue reading “Cob house Village”

White Canvas Choices

Our White Canvas For my first ever blog post, I decided to write about my newest challenge… or opportunity, depending on how you look at it. Being a mostly positive person, (especially after my morning coffee) I choose to see opportunities.After 32 years of marriage and a bazillion kids in our home, okay, maybe aContinueContinue reading “White Canvas Choices”

Hi, I’m so glad you dropped by!

This is my place to write about retirement. I truly don’t like the word because it brings up images of rocking chairs, walkers, and retirement homes, things people my age are not remotely ready for. We want a different image, one full of possibilities – I’m choosing to see the future as a white canvasContinueContinue reading “Hi, I’m so glad you dropped by!”