Thanksgiving is just a few days away and begins the month-long tradition of holiday celebrations. Typically fun, joyous occasions for many people, even the most irritable in the crowd find reasons to enjoy. But this year, for families and individuals following coronavirus protocol, expectations are challenging. As a result, this has become a time of increased anxiety and sadness for many people. I hear it in their voices and read about it on their social media posts. This has hit my family Continue Reading
The Social Dilemma
The other evening, I watched The Social Dilemma, a Netflix documentary. Perhaps it was good timing that I watched it during Halloween season, because I walked away very afraid. No haunted house could make me more scared. It explores how a handful of tech designers have tremendous “control over the way billions of us think, act, and live our lives”. If you ever use sites like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and Pinterest, you are in their cross hairs. There are several more Continue Reading
The Year in Review
Wisconsin was home for my first 28+ years. Then Michigan for the next 36+, except for three years in Japan. I never visualized living any place else. Until September, 2014, when I helped my niece move some things to her home in Sun City, Arizona. My introduction six years ago to the Grand Canyon State showed me the great beauty and geographic diversity that exists here. And when I discovered the attractiveness and value of an active 55+ community, thoughts of a move began fermenting. One Continue Reading
I’m so content, I could cry
I’m so content, I could cry. This past week, I celebrated my birthday with a fabulous dinner in my beautiful home, and even treated myself to a pedicure which left me feeling invigorated. Later in the week, I went out to eat in a favorite restaurant, and finally enjoyed a refreshing dip in our community pool. What a life. What joy. Yet, also happening this week: Christian Cooper, a bird-watching enthusiast, asked a woman in New York City’s Central Park to leash her dog. She responded by Continue Reading