Woman on a Journey

The ups and downs of aging and the changes life brings on.. Topics include divorce, loneliness, loss, spirituality, and more.

Happiness

Happiness

“It’s a common belief that positive thinking leads to a happier healthier life.  As children, we’re told to smile and be cheerful and put on a happy face. As adults, we’re told to look on the bright side. To see glasses as half full. Sometimes reality can get in the way of our ability to…

She’s Ba-ack

She’s Ba-ack

Okay, so I’ve been back home for awhile and so has Java, but I needed to spread out my vacation postings so as not to overwhelm you with one big, long post. Java survived her stay at the kennel, although she was pretty lethargic for a few days. She has snapped out of her doldrums…

Creative Grilling

I apologize that there are no photos to accompany this leg of my California journey. I always worry about freaking people out in places like grocery stores by taking photos. And sometimes I just want to enjoy visiting with people without taking snapshots and disturbing the flow. Hopefully, my words will be sufficient After our…

Pacifica Beach Excursion

Pacifica Beach Excursion

When I sat down Thursday morning for my first free breakfast at the Shattuck Hotel, my first thought was, “Oh, my goodness! There is a set of mini salt and pepper grinders at my table!” Doesn’t take a whole lot to amaze me. I ordered a goat cheese and asparagus omelet, which came with potato…

Head Out On the Highway

Head Out On the Highway

On the drive from Arizona to our California destination, we passed by acres and acres of California wind turbines. Go wind energy! And, of course, more rocky slopes. California has been getting more rain than usual this spring and things are looking very colorful and lush. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it look so…