I hope things pick up soon! You're welcome. It wasn't much but hopefully it's helpful.

Thank you Nancy! I always enjoy reading about how others interpret my poetry. So many times it makes me see the poem in a whole different light!

I'm sorry to hear you feel it won't be long but I'm glad you don't fear it. Our mortality is so far from our minds when we're young. It wasn't until middle age that it even crossed my mind. At 55 I just

50 (122F) degrees is very hot! I can only think of a few times in my life I've felt anywhere close to that kind of heat—both times have been in Minnesota.

That's so true about things we criticize! I didn't know that about crows. Nature sure does have lots to teach us. It's always amazing the extent to which survival is coded into the genes of animals. Humans

Very nice! Island life seems like it would be slower and more peaceful. I’d like to move even further out eventually and maybe get some acreage somewhere. It’s always been my dream to build an off-the-grid

There's so much truth in this. In middle-age we witness our parents and older relatives in decline and that prepares us (or at least teaches us what to expect) for experiencing the decline ourselves. My

I'm sorry. This entire process is so sobering. Our jaws hit the floor when we started getting quotes for the work we had done to our home. The cost of labor, at least here in MN, is probably 3x what it

Exactly. Sometimes the storms come for a reason.

Thank you my friend! I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Thank you! For me, this was about—loss (of projects, goals, relatives, friends), disorientation/stagnation, and then moving on/rediscovery.

I love little touristy towns like this! My wife has been to Bayfield many times but I've never visited. We're going to have to make it over there sometime. The pictures remind of of Grand Marais, MN on

I'm so sorry to hear that. I feared something serious had happened. Thanks so much for responding. She'll be in my prayers.

After I saw that ridiculously low amount I knew I had to make a post about it. Some people are making serious money on X now but it's a small few. I've seen some who make tens of thousands of dollars a

Thank you! The fast-fashion industry has been horrible for the environment! A lot of the cheaper clothes sold today are only good for 5-10 wears before they fall apart and then they go right into the landfill.

That would be a miserable existence to be a chronic complainer! It sounds like Venezuela was like America. The bars and restaurants used to be saturated in smoke. I remember how bad my clothes used to

But you did it! It gets a little easier every time.

@fionasfavourites, I'm curious if you've heard from Lizelle or know how she's doing? I think I remember her saying you were someone she kept in contact with. I haven't been able to get ahold of her and

That's a huge shopping mall! It always amazes me to see the open air/outdoor malls that are built in warmer climates. I hope you're enjoying your week!

Congrats on saying yes to that my friend! As someone who used to struggle with public speaking I realize how difficult saying yes to something like that can be. I'll have to find a way to listen.