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2022 Living Life

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I am trying to restart this blog which had had some technology issues. I am posting a blog I wrote and sent out in August again- not sure this post was ever really posted and the words DO share where I have been during 2022.

Since this is basically a test- please comment if possible- so I know what is working and what needs to be fixed. Thanks

Hello from Lakewood Colorado! I apologize for walking away from LIFE. I have spent the last 7 months healing. I give thanks & gratitude for having time and patience to allow healing.

Physically- while spending time in the Arizona desert (7 weeks in November & December) I found myself cold to the bones- literally. The unexpected cold weather while camping in a tent found my bones- my teeth, back, hips, neck and shoulders kept me in pain. I came home to Lakewood the beginning of 2022 to find physical & emotional relief.

My dentist, regular doctor and chiropractor along with massage have been busy helping me recover. My urologist along with kidney stone symptoms and recent surgery have also been a part of my life. My mental health therapist has been kept busy along with spirit friends helping find the LIGHT!

Depression regarding this wonderful body was keeping my spirits at bay. I was sad, confused and wondering why this body was NO longer responding in the manner I was accustomed. I no longer could push my body without consequences. I was resenting getting OLD!

There is light at the end of the tunnel. The tunnel is now opened into a new track- I have a NEW normal!

Physically, I am feeling better. My teeth are better with a night guard to minimized stress. A new bridge gave stability to the left side and the promise of a right side bridge is a good feeling. My shoulders and neck are back to feeling fine- now allowing my old hip injury to be heard. Kidney stones are part of my life- prevention and awareness are key. I am doing NIA (dance) at least once a week and have hula hooped a few times. I have several gardening jobs- helping with cleanup!

I know I am not the only one with social anxieties after more than two years of pandemic upheaval. My mental health has its ups and downs. Currently, using breath, meditation, quiet time, and outside activities (mother nature) to find mental relief.

My spirit is open to new awakenings and pleasures. Gold Prospecting in rivers & mountains- found gold along Chalk Creek near Mount Princeton. Rock hounding with the Colorado Mineral Society- quartz crystals near Conifer, Amazonite and smoky quartz near Lake George. Metal detecting with the Eureka Club and dowsing with Mile High Dowsers. I am involved with the Golden Anti-Racist Society- Check out “A Decent Home” documentary on trailer parks. I have been taking short camping trips-went down to view the Sand Creek Massacre memorial as well as the Japanese internment camp near Granada, Colorado.  Also getting to visit Rose & Steven at their summer hosting gig at a fish hatchery near Buena Vista. 

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Road Scholar- 2019

Nature, Travel

Many of you watched as I applied, was awarded, and went on my Road Scholar adventure in the California Delta outside of San Francisco- November 10-14th. We had along a professional photographer who took these wonderful pictures of our time on the boat! Check out Road Scholar – they have great trips – use to be called Elder Hostel. They also provide scholarships to caregivers, grants to those who need financial assistance and offer tax write offs for those who can afford to assist with these programs.

Included are a few photos from the trip. Check out more photos, from photographer Frank Gorshe: Road Scholar Trip

Road Scholar Trip

Nature, Travel

My Road Scholar trip to the California Delta for watching birds from a boat was amazing. The weather was perfect – 70s. The boat was perfect – shady hanging in the bottom while full sun / weather on the top. The Delta is awesome – Mother Nature at her finest – with mankind needing to provide safety nets to maintain the delta’s gifts. Ecology wise the Delta is suffering! While driving through the midwest I saw RV parks filled 80-90% with permanent residents- vacationers are the exception. In California the RV parks are similar and so are the water ways – marinas, river banks, people living in boats.

While in California I never used private transportation- I used shuttles, Lyft rides and The Bart! Felt liberating!

I only took a few pictures – spent most of my time enjoying the wildlife and the people around me. There was a photographer who did take many pictures. When I get the link to the pictures- I will add the link to my blog!

Road Scholars does an excellent job in creating adventures that incorporates the ecology, reality with nature. I want to take more trips with Road Scholars. 

Check out my video:

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Lake Living in Kentucky

Nature, People, Travel

Living the good life on Herrington Lake in Danville, Kentucky. Much appreciation to Chuck & Lynn for sharing their community with me! Boat rides, good food, birthday parties, golf cart tours, meditations on the patio overlooking the beautiful Herrington Lake and the BEST company. Thank you Loelle for sharing your parents with me!

Wyoming

Nature, Travel

1st day in Wyoming – around Cheyenne – Southern part was full of sunflower fields. 2nd day around Casper – checked out Fort Laramie. Lots of Hawks until I reached Hawk Springs – then there was none. Wyoming has huge vastness – sage fields, blue skies! The unexpected ravines, canyons, splits in the earth are frigging amazing. Checked out the Wind River Indian Reservation- near Riverton.

Bulls where I am staying on property near Thermopolis

Third day – Thermopolis – Had breakfast at the Black Bear Cafe and soaked at the Hellies Teepee pools. Tonight is a Sweat Lodge. Tomorrow (Monday morning) I am off to Buffalo Wyoming and Devils tower.

Heading North

Exploring, Nature, Travel

I am hitting the road- on my way to Thermopolis Wyoming. Thought I would go SOUTH but friends were busy with the holiday. I will keep you posted on my adventures. In Wyoming I will be soaking in mineral waters and sharing a sweat lodge on Sunday. MollyG is ready for travel. She has had major work done- transmission, rear and front end work, new tires and the entire RV checked out! I am headed to Bloomington the last week in September so I have a lot of time, space and travel to keep my heart open and my head interested!

The Sounds of the Midwest

Since I have been in Bloomington it has rained every day with maybe 2 days with NO rain. After pouring for FIVE hours I heard a frightful sound right outside my bedroom window and throughout the yards. Took me awhile to figure out what was happening. Do you know this sound?     Sounds of summer (Click to listen!)

Birds in Missouri

2nd day of my road trip (6/4/19) was hot and humid. I found myself at an RV camping park in Savannah, Missouri. Wondering if anyone with an RV or camper van has had birds who have taken on your rig/ car/ truck. As soon as I backed into my camp spot a bird went underneath and chirped loudly. I never saw the bird close up because every time I moved inside the van the bird stopped chirping. In the morning the bird was on top of my van waking me up loudly with his song…..Maybe thought the van would make a nice nest and was calling for a mate??????????? I KNOW I know- the fan needs to be cleaned………

Bird on Camper (Listen to the song!)

Park Fun!

Nature

The parks and green areas in NYC are fascinating to me and my LOVE of Mother Nature.

Bryant Park is next to the Library

One day I got up early so I could walk to Bryant Park- about 10 blocks away. It was a sunny day which has been hard to find while I have been visiting NYC.

I found a shady spot to have my 50 minute mental health session. A white dove flew by during my session- a lovely sign! By 1 pm the entire park was FULL of people lunching, playing, relaxing and enjoying.

The carousel kitty was peeking out at me…

I walked across the street to Whole Foods but left quickly when the checkout line was over a block long. Walking home along 6th street was the first time being in NYC where I felt jostled and closed in by crowds. On my way home I stopped in a nearby church to meditate.