Two weeks ago construction work started next to a nearby pond. Not without controversy, this project had been discussed by the city and planners for several years. Munson Pond originally belonged to the pioneer farming family. The Munson family moved into the area in the 1890s. In the mid-twentieth century the area which is nowContinue reading “Shrinking habitat”
Tag Archives: Reflections
How to avoid conflict
-move. And keep moving. The longest time I have lived in a house is 10 years, the shortest was 2 months. Avoiding conflict was the common thread. -read the room. When a person with whom I have a difference of opinion walks in one door, I leave through the other. Or if I am obligedContinue reading “How to avoid conflict”
Remembering Michael
Sixteen years ago I suffered a loss which I think about daily. Michael and I had met only a few years before that, and had fallen in love very quickly. We had similar values including kindness and mutual respect. Yesterday I re-read the eulogy which his best friend wrote and delivered at Michael’s funeral. InContinue reading “Remembering Michael”
Road trips and reflections
I have been awake since shortly before midnight. Nothing seems to be helping, so I decided to watch a movie. As usual I was drawing some comparisons about my own life, and started contemplating some of my past reactions to conflict. This movie was about a young girl who discovered that her “dad” was notContinue reading “Road trips and reflections”
Facing Fears: Lessons from Lacy
I spent the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve at my son’s place. He cooked for me, we watched movies, and we took his two dogs on long walks. Then I stayed with Lacy while he spent a few days with Gia out of town. Lacy is afraid of everything; leaves rustling and cracklingContinue reading “Facing Fears: Lessons from Lacy”
Birthdays and fading memories
Two days ago we celebrated mom’s 93rd birthday. A few family members joined for a lunch and cake at the care home. Mom is living with dementia and although she knows who we are when we show up, her short-term memory is extremely short term. In the two minutes it takes to walk from theContinue reading “Birthdays and fading memories”
Tattoo
Several years ago I was determined to get a tattoo that symbolized the freedom in my life that I was starting to feel. Freedom from abuse, from feeling cornered in every part of my life, unable to live the life that I desired. The freedom that was helping me to see who I was andContinue reading “Tattoo”
Never give up
Yesterday was a rough day. I felt emotionally drained by mid-morning and the day went downhill from there. Some random events triggered strong emotions and each one compounded on the others throughout the day. A few years ago I received incredible assistance coping with, and working through some trauma from the past, including childhood traumaContinue reading “Never give up”
Snail
I found this snail in my garden. Apparently they are invasive and can become pests. The green background is the yard waste bin where every snail I find ends up. Snails are interesting creatures — a little gross when they get their slime on your skin — but interesting all the same. Imagine being ableContinue reading “Snail”
Urban Deer Story
We had a lovely conservation, this majestic creature and I. It was early morning and the crisp air of fall enticed me outside to do a bit of gardening before the day got busy. He was admiring my hibiscus and I was admiring his antlers, pointed toes and high heels. He may have been hopingContinue reading “Urban Deer Story”
Reflections 