Originally Published: April 14th, 2025 2026 Recently, I heard about a restaurant that sounded very exclusive. A restaurant only the Uber rich can afford to dine at. This restaurant is The French Laundry. So, in my dreams Michael and I would frequent this three – Michelin star French and Californian cuisine restaurant, located deep within…
Envisioning My Future: 10 Years From Now
In 10 years, my 67th birthday will be approaching. I hope, I pray I am retired from my government job and perhaps have a small Reiki practice up and running. I have a daily morning exercise and stretch routine. In the summer I swim off our lake frontage. During the winter, I ride the stationary…
5 Simple Joys That Brighten My Day
Originally Published: April 12th, 2025 2026 What are 5 everyday things that bring me happiness? S, 🌻 2025 What Are 5 Everyday Things That Bring Happiness? S, 🌻
My High School Lessons: From Physics To Prom Drama
I graduated from the 1987 inaugural class of Millwood High School. Something I learned in high school? Nothing outstanding except fun memories. I was interested in physics, but only because a boy named Blake Barkhouse was in the class. During biology class I dissected a fetal pig with Lisa Winters. We named the specimen Fred….
One Positive Life Change: Finding Peace Through Daily Spiritual Practice
Originally Published: April 10th, 2025 2026 One positive change I have made in my life is nurturing a spiritual practice. To spend time each day in prayer, talking to the God of my understanding, then listening with meditation. I haven’t yet attained the level of discipline where I sit in quiet practice over an extended…
What Is The Most Fun Way To Exercise?
The most fun way to exercise is with my husband! Heehee… S, 🌻
Books I Reread: Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey Detective Stories
Originally Published: April 8th, 2025 2026 I enjoy rereading Dorothy Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey detective stories in order: I discovered Dorothy Sayers and her famous fictional detective Lord Peter Wimsey many years ago in a second hand book store I frequently visited. I would sit on the second story floor, surrounded by thousands of old…
Why I Would Be Princess Leia or Wonder Woman
Originally Published: April 7th, 2025 2026 If I could be a character from a book or film, I would be Star Wars’ Princess Leia. I was 8 years old that May of 1977, when Star Wars A New Hope was released in theatres. I remember being so happy after the movie. I wanted cinnamon bun…