Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Life is like an hourglass. Eventually, everything hits the bottom and all you have to do is wait it out until someone comes along and turns it around. I guess time will tell. Thursday, January 5, 2012. Have you all forgotten about me? Friday, August 5, 2011.

Actually, after fifty, aging can become an exciting new period; it is another country. Decide how to live your life, or someone else will decide for you. We see them as we are. Turns out, someone does.

A Slice of Life Writing. Thank you for stopping by! Arms of Adoption is now part of A Slice of Life Writing. I hope you will pop over to my new website. And become a regular visitor there. There is a separate tab at the top that will take you to the posts pertaining to adoption. Ss month and I invite you to pop over to Grown in My Heart.

Thoughts, reflections and ruminations as I figure out what to do with myself since I retired. Friday, January 20, 2017. The results of the presidential election stunned me. The cabinet appointments appalled me. The promises to move back on climate change, health care, immigration, reproductive rights, and so many other issues of importance frightened me. It feels like the sun has gone down and there is no promise of morning.

Saturday, March 17, 2018.

Thursday, August 17, 2017.

In north Idaho spring is a funny season. There are days you can enjoy an hour of glorious sunshine, but then have to run back in the house. After Mom died my lifelong friend Kenna sent me a perfect gift.

Charlie Rose and my Dad. And how similar Charlie Rose is to my Dad. Several months ago, a very cherished friendship ended.

Welcome to Following the Whispers blog. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. Hope you enjoy your stay. I blog here whenever I feel the need. This blog was created at the time my memoir came out, in February, 2009. Now, my focus is sharing this journey we call life. 8220;We are called human beings, not human doings.