Thoughts. Experiences. Moments.

I am a woman starting my seventh decade of living and fully enjoying the life I am now able to live. I live a very simple life in a much-downsized home, and I appreciate every day the freedom that this chapter of life has brought me. I am now focused each…

I opened my eyes and saw morning light between the slats of my window blinds. I stretched. I did still-in-bed kitty cuddles with my sleeping companion. I got up and walked to the bathroom feeling the soft carpet below my feet with every step. I cleaned up for the…

I went through such a tough period of time when the two big evergreen trees right outside my window were cut down a year ago. Sorrow,…

i woke up i stretched my body i opened the blinds and said my morning gatha as i gazed at the new day i cleaned…

Great Zen teachers have often talked about emptiness. They have described it as a desired state, one that a wise person would seek. I used to…

It’s a beautiful day today. Some blue sky with a lot of big white clouds, sunshine and some wind, but it’s warmer than it has…

I’m Deb, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an older woman who is finding it all in living a simple life, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of the things I’m finding. My hope is that something in what I share will provide you with a little inspiration and in some way lift you up!