When I retired as a school nurse in March of 2017, I wasn't ready to stop working completely in my profession. I still wanted to do something to help others-- just not in the same way. After six months of considering my options, an opportunity opened up for me at UNC-- where I had my … Continue reading A Flicker of Hope
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Taking a Risk in Kentucky
Lately I've been remembering my solo journey in 2016 that was the longest I've ever taken. That year I traveled to Kentucky, to a rural area that was an hour, northeast of Lexington. There I attended an artist's residency at Artcroft, a program that provided living quarters and studios for artists-- including writers. I'd learned … Continue reading Taking a Risk in Kentucky
Attractive and Athletic: Online Dating
In his primary pic on the dating site, "Gabe" had a profile headshot taken in his designer sunglasses. His head was shaved and showed some gray stubble. His face was tanned and toned and he had a chiseled jawline. Gabe stated he worked out five days a week, as evidenced by his gym tank top … Continue reading Attractive and Athletic: Online Dating
Return to Scotland
It's been four years now since my first trip to Scotland. The previous March, I'd retired from my full-time position as a middle school nurse and wanted to celebrate with a trip to Europe. My husband went with me on the first part of the journey to Paris, London, and then Edinburgh. He returned to … Continue reading Return to Scotland
Not a Shoe Person: Online Dating
Sam's profile picture was handsome on the OurTime site; salt-and-pepper hair, a soulful look in his eyes that made him appear kind and poetic. There was no date on the picture-- like so many on the sites.There were a few other photographs and one that appeared more recent-- with telltale signs of growing older-- more … Continue reading Not a Shoe Person: Online Dating
Dance Lessons
If life is a dance, then I think I've learned some things from my Swing instructors that apply to stepping along this Earthly journey. Even if you don't like to dance other than enjoying episodes of Dancing with the Stars from the comfort of your couch, you might benefit from what I've learned. One of … Continue reading Dance Lessons
Two Views of Old Faithful
This week, through the Facebook posts of my little sister, Peggy-- I've relived my solo journey to Wyoming in July of 2011. Peggy has shared pictures of her time with her husband and friends in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Some of her experience has been similar and some has been in sharp … Continue reading Two Views of Old Faithful
My Market Value: Online Dating
It was a typical Tuesday morning at the neighborhood playground. I'd loaded my three-year-old grandson, Baker into the wagon and we arrived before the sun could heat up the sliding boards. He was now confident enough to come down the slides without me on the one next to him. A man with a young boy … Continue reading My Market Value: Online Dating
Broaden My Path
This week I finished watching season three of Virgin River. The show drew me as much with its location as the romantic story line. While the fictional town of Virgin River is supposed to be in Northern California, many of the scenes are filmed in British Columbia, Canada. Jack's Bar is on the Sqamish River-- … Continue reading Broaden My Path
New Beginnings: Flying Lessons
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the New Beginnings phase of life when you're transitioning into your new world-- whatever change you've gone through. Referring to Bill Bridges Map of Change, we looked back at going from Endings and traveling through The Gap and then climbing up on the bank of the other side of … Continue reading New Beginnings: Flying Lessons
