Starting Anew
Are you waiting for the new year to start anew, to start over fresh? A lot of people do. I want to ask you, why wait? Why not start now? Most of the time,...
Author: Penny
Squandering the Present
Are you squandering the life you are living? What do I mean? Do you find yourself reliving happy moments of the past, better times that you wish were here? Maybe you are missing a...
Having Eyes for Others
When my husband and I fly together, he books our seats so that I am by the window and he is by the aisle. I like to look at the landscape below or when...
Animals
I love animals, both wild and domestic. There is something amazing about watching wild animals in their natural surroundings. Most people cannot afford to go on a safari. So, we have zoos and wild...
Facing Fears
Sunday was a sunny, beautiful fall day. I wanted to go on a hike but I was on my own. Although I have seen men and women hiking alone, I am apprehensive about doing...
Wasting time
Do you take time for granted? I realized this past week that I do. The main culprit for me: TV. Relaxing in front of the TV is not bad in itself. I think watching...
Washington Mountains
There is nothing like the wonder of a sunset. Each sunset, no matter where at, is unique, beautiful, and magical. My husband took these photos through the airplane window while flying from Phoenix to...
Timberline Trail/Pacific Crest Trail
Timberline Lodge Timberline Lodge, built in 1937, is a rustic ski lodge that transports you back in time. The movie “The Shining” used a mock of of its exterior but was not filmed there....
Mount Hood Wilderness
I am blessed that I have an able body that allows me to hike in nature. After my surgeries side-lined me for a while (I still hiked while receiving chemo), I no longer take...
Family
This past weekend I attended the 60th birthday celebration of my husband’s client. In addition to celebrating his birthday, which was actually back in February, we celebrated his mother’s 90th birthday. They decided to...
