Tag: June
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Escaping the Rain
How another week has gone by so quickly is one of those endless mysteries of life. ðĪ·ð―ââïļ I thought that I would have more time to write or do so-called normal activities even with almost a week in France, but somehow that didn’t quite happen. ðĪŠ We hit the road late on Wednesday last week…
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Mama & Me – May 17~June 2, 2023
It was a quick 17 days spent with my mom in Italy and southern France. We got to do a mother-daughter road trip from our place in Orvieto to Cinque Terre to a spa stay in Bordighera before using our place in Lorgues for a few nights to see the Mediterranean coast that makes the…
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Literary Consumption
When the voices in my head are quiet, I am not quite sure what to do with myself. I am never clear as to whether or not it is “normal” to not have the whirlwind of thoughts spinning in my mind. I suppose my normal is not this, though it may be for others. Lately,…
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At What Point?
A result of having so many visitors is having a lot of varied conversations observing not only styles of communication, but also hearing and seeing responses that reflect one’s personality and view on life. One of my recent ponderings, that is somewhat related to conversations I’ve witnessed, is the question – At what point does…
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Hello 46!
Yesterday was my birthday. I’m pretty laidback about celebrating, but I do love a bit of a party the older I get. ð So, on Sunday, we had a little get together with new friends for a late lunch in the very toasty and humid weather. It was a lovely afternoon spent chatting, laughing, and…
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When In Doubt – Revert!
Throughout my life, I have learned to protect myself with structure. Like scaffolding during a building remodel, I need structured support as things out of my control shift. So, I reverted back to creating a daily hourly schedule of how my time is to be used. Now, this doesn’t mean that I follow it strictly…
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It seems that my period of angst and frustrations is not yet over. ðĨš Although I had made an attempt to adjust my brain so that I was not thinking like a spoilt child, it only took a few rude words to send me back into the pit of despair. Basically, I feel untethered. Not…
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Same Sh*t, Different Toilet
My internal dialog has been the rantings of a spoiled individual – this I freely admit. ðĪŊ However, does this mean that I have no right to give voice to it or share it with others? Is there a point in which truly no one wants to hear about my lack of ability to go…
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Just a Dip…
There can be such loneliness in togetherness. I imagine that those couples who decide to get divorced after 20+ years together best understand this sentiment. When there is no one and nothing left to justify the lack of communication, lack of interest in trying to be heard, lack of trying to be a unit, then…
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Pondering the Human Condition
Humans are a strange breed of creatures that despite their ability to self-reflect and capacity for advanced cognitive activity tend to not behave much better than animals in packs. Humanity as a whole, when collectively-minded, have the awe-inspiring capacity to achieve greatness beyond the imagination. I mean, the temples and tombs of Luxor and Aswan…
