Well, Tina has chosen the perfect season for this topic, things that don't last! Changing skies and fall colors definitely are ephemeral! In my back yard, I have three Japanese Maple trees. Starting in mid-October, their foliage goes through two transitions, sometimes almost overnight. They start out green, and gradually turn from maroon to bright …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #372: Ephemeral
The Wuhan Coronavirus stalking the land has forced the majority of us to spend more time at home (with the help of the government who orders us to stay home). My husband has been working from home for six weeks now. I was home for a two-week furlough from work. But I had good company …
My birthday is in April, when flowers are blooming everywhere. Here are some pictures of flowers around me. I received these from my best friend at work. Thanks, Leslie! On a street near my workplace, I see these trees on my way in to work every day. How about those flowers! And a little closer …
And a big Thank You to JK Rowling for writing the novels that captivated me, an old lady. After seeing the first movie in 2001, I was totally hooked on Potter and his world of witches, wizards, spells, and potions. I was thoroughly entranced by the movie, and I thought the casting of the main …
And still being a productive member of society. Today is my 70th birthday, and I don't feel a day over 69! Today was a day much like any other. Wake up at 5:10AM, dress, eat breakfast (after feeding the owner), leave for work and arrive at 6:00 on the dot. Do my normal job, fend …
Continue reading And life flows on, within you and without you…On turning 70
On April 13, 1949, a huge 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Seattle area. Buildings in the downtown areas of Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia were badly damaged. The owner of this car probably wasn't able to drive it home that day! Structures in areas of the cities built on fill were totally destroyed, and streets crumbled when …
I celebrated my 65th birthday last week. A bunch of assumptions sometimes are made about that particular milestone. In the fairly recent past, many people were forced to retire once they reached 65. Many big companies had mandatory retirement ages for their workers. Even now, successful CEOs leave their jobs when they turn 65. …
Continue reading Thoughts on my 65th Birthday, and Risk-Taking
Calling-all-RushBabes 