Setting your internal time clock

Is it time to reset your internal time clock? My wife, Joan has been listening to motivational seminars/summits for years. Recently we both listened to the Younger, Longer Summit on aging well and longevity. One speaker, The Wellness Mama, suggested sitting outside in the early morning daylight. How important it is to your health to […]

Sometimes it is an inside job!

Sometimes it’s an inside job … Since we have excessive heat days and dangerous levels of smoke in the outside air, we are sprucing up the inside of the house. I just finished sanding and painting all the windowsills and the fireplace mantle.  We are going from room to room, washing base boards, noting the dings […]

Have you ever had a project turn out bigger than you expected?

Have you ever had a project turn out bigger than you expected? During these times I am concentrating on DIY projects at my home, while we shelter in place. New deck boards on our back deck, new fence boards on the patio and finish details in our coat closet under the stairs. I just completed the […]

I now, officially, have cabin fever!

I now officially have cabin fever. Doing DIY projects, gardening and walking the dog is not enough some days. I am now making calls and connecting with family and friends via the telephone or on Facetime. I have expanded my Papola Minute’s (Papola is my daughter’s nickname for me based on our favorite movie, Father of the Bride), where I […]

Mother Earth still has our back — just step out into nature!

We are still sheltering in place here. I pray you are all staying safe, distancing and following the protocols. Even with our fear, we are counting our blessings. We call each other every day. We do have each other, family, friends, neighbors, shelter and food. And with all that, springtime is here. Mother nature is putting […]

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