Author Archives: Carol

About Carol

I'm me - nothing unusual, just me. Widowed, 2 grown children who are my best friends, 1 dog, retired, loving being retired. I am woman, I am strong.

Grapes, Anyone?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Carol

In our new backyard, we have this pergola. A pergola covered in grape vines. These grape vines are very productive. So on a Sunday afternoon, having spent the day unpacking, unpacking, unpacking – does unpacking ever end? Will these boxes … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Carol

I have words today – not necessarily coherent, cohesive, or even of much interest, but hey, I have words! That’s something that hasn’t been happening very often with me lately. I’ve been quiet because – well, because I thought maybe … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile #1

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Carol

I feel like I’ve been immersed in negativity lately – I’m blaming it on Covid, people who swallow conspiracy theories whole and refuse to get vaccinated, or still believe Trump won the election, or think that red car that’s been … Continue reading →

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Face Masks? Vaccine?

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Carol

Originally posted on that little voice:
I’m reluctantly crawling back into my cozy cave of isolation since many fellow earth dwellers are either unwilling or unable to roll up their sleeves and get the Covid vaccine. I understand why people…

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Taking Time to Refresh my Soul

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Carol

This summer, with Covid restrictions lifted, we got our week on the coast, within hearing of the ocean, smelling, feeling the ocean air, relaxing. Refreshing. At this house, for 6 days, Gep, Kat, and I shook off the Covid malaise. … Continue reading →

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I’m Wilting – and Other Thoughts

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Carol

It is 10:06 in the morning on this day, and my weather center says it is 94 degrees on the front porch. Oh yay, say I. Yes, I say that, with tongue firmly in cheek. Yesterday it got to 110 … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – June 22, 2021)

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Carol

Mid-morning, and my weather center says it’s already 88 degrees outside – for those who love hot, this is probably good news. I am less fond of hot, so it does not excite me. Today I must take my car … Continue reading →

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Share Your World – 6/14/21

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Carol

Sharing my World seems like a fun idea this morning – my forever search for ways to avoid doing household chores, you know. I should perhaps warn you all that I’m trying a new blog editor app, because WordPress is … Continue reading →

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I’m Having a Tantrum

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Carol

So. Here it goes. The news last night reported that we have had 200 mass shootings in this country in this year, the year of 2021. The year for which I held so much hope. And Google just told me … Continue reading →

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We Come and We Go

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Carol

I’ve been thinking about a blog post for a few days now. Loose thoughts, not very cohesive – undoubtedly a post that will largely be stream of consciousness, words coming out of the brain as they find their way into … Continue reading →

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