Category: Nature
Life’s Wetlands and Deltas: Relief Valves
I took Ashok to one of our favorite local hiking spots this morning. Warren Woods State Park is a lovely little pocket wilderness near Three Oaks MI. The beech and maple forest is one of the quieter parks in the area as it’s not… Continue Reading “Life’s Wetlands and Deltas: Relief Valves”
My Love for the Rising Sun
I’ve started working again full-time, and I’ve had to abandon my routine of waiting until I feel like it to work out or grocery shop or do any other thing I have to do. My body never got used to sleeping in and consistently… Continue Reading “My Love for the Rising Sun”
A Delightful Wednesday: Booties, Dunes and Sunshine
I had the day off today. I’m working part-time, and I have the weekends and Wednesdays off. It’s so nice to have a day in the middle of the week so I can do some job search activities and make appointments as needed. This… Continue Reading “A Delightful Wednesday: Booties, Dunes and Sunshine”
It’s a Lot to Digest
I’m still adjusting to not having a corporate job after all these decades of working. I thought it would be easier to semi-retire. But it seems I still have a lot of energy for work. I know I need to/want to do something else,… Continue Reading “It’s a Lot to Digest”
I Wanted Something Different
This time last year I was on furlough due to COVID. Little did I know that in a few weeks I would receive an offer I couldn’t refuse that would lead me down a different path and provide some much needed down time. While… Continue Reading “I Wanted Something Different”
An Up North Sampler
Thursday’s calendar was blank. Nothing. Nada. It’s not unusual these days. I wake up and the agenda is all mine. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot going on otherwise, so sometimes I opt to sit it out and spend a long morning drinking coffee. I’ll… Continue Reading “An Up North Sampler”
Lessons From the Trail: Off-Trail Adventures
My hiking buddy Liz and I decided to go hiking at Muskegon State Park yesterday. The sun was out and, for a Michigan January day, the temps were mild. I just met Liz in a Hikerbabes community on Facebook. She has recently moved to… Continue Reading “Lessons From the Trail: Off-Trail Adventures”
Hits of the Past Week
Midlife Moments 