I have never been much of a cook. In fact, one might say that I have always been a lousy cook, with a very limited list of foods to cook. Now, because Chuck (my husband) has decided that his heart is important, we have embarked on the Ornish diet for heart health. I cannot believe …
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I’m Still Old
You know, I used to like to write. About everything. And now I find myself unable to think about putting my thoughts or my memories on paper. I used to belong to a memory keepers writing group, and while it is still going on, I cannot bring myself to attend those monthly meetings, because I …
My Paint Horse and Me
I finally realized that I do not have to ride every day, or every week for that matter. I can spend quality time with Reo just lungeing and learning. He is fuzzy now, like a velvet rug, and smells like a winter horse. He likes me, I think. He likes the snacks I give him, …
WHAT DID YOUR GOD DO FOR ME
Here’s the thing. God made me white. God made me attractive. God gave me a talent: an ability to type really, really fast to ensure I could make a living. He gave me intelligence and common sense to help me make the most of educational and job opportunities. God gave me the wherewithal to live …
Why Not Ride…
I rode Reo yesterday, and I am stiff today. In actuality, I should go ride again today, and again tomorrow, and so on. I must admit, however, that I do not feel like doing horse riding today. I want to stay home and water the lawn, or read a book I just got from the …
Mindfulness — I’m Learning
There is something I learned. I have allowed my mind to rule itself. I do not actively think of what I’m doing, I just do it. I want to actually think about what actions I take. For instance, today while driving I found myself swearing at other drivers because of impatience. I stopped …
It Was Almost Fun
Last weekend I went to a sensory clinic and discovered that I can do more than I thought. I rode Reo in an equitation class, where he behaved as good as, if not better than, most (except for a skittish part where he thought he was being left behind), and then we were the best …
RIDING HORSES AT MY AGE?
You know, I’m not sure why I still ride horses. I surely do love the animals themselves, and I could not bear the thought of not spending time with them. However, I do not like the extra pains my body goes through after I dismount. The other problem is having a certain amount …
Remember this childhood
I was a child. I still had a father and a mother. I pause to remember being in the basement with my father watching him work on a wooden bench. He smiled. He tossled my hair. His shining black hair and startling blue eyes looked upon me with warmth and love, and I felt safe and …
