I try not to ruminate on losses, but I do sometimes recall people, places, and things that I wish were still around and accessible. Looking back at what's been lost, without dwelling - just appreciating - helps me cherish what is now. One treasure I miss is life before the digital age. As I sit… Continue reading Bloganuary: “What’s a treasure that has been lost?”
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Bloganuary: “What is the earliest memory you have?”
Today's Bloganuary prompt is another one that made me pause. I've always known that I don't have a very sharp memory for specific past events. What I do remember well are feelings and more general summaries of happenings. Photos are a great memory jog for me. From ages 0-8, I lived in a small duplex… Continue reading Bloganuary: “What is the earliest memory you have?”
Bloganuary: “How are you brave?”
Today's Bloganuary prompt is "How are you brave?" I like how the year is starting off with positive questions. I had to think about this one a bit. To the casual observer, my currently unconventional life (single, 50-something, childless, self-supporting woman in a foreign country) might seem "brave," risky, odd, exotic, or a number of… Continue reading Bloganuary: “How are you brave?”
Bloganuary 2023 – my first post
Happy New Year! This is my first post in Bloganuary, a month-long WordPress challenge to publish more frequently in the blogosphere. The first Bloganuary prompt is "What is something you want to achieve this year?" I've never been someone to make New Year's resolutions. I think it's all too easy to fall short of them… Continue reading Bloganuary 2023 – my first post
The Frill Seeker 