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 woke up really early today. It was still dark outside but the sky was starting to lighten. I got up, fed my kitty, and made tea. I…

Have you ever read the book Clan of the Cave Bear? It is the prehistoric story of an orphaned Cro-Magnon girl, Ayla, who was adopted and…

Early morning sunshine is something special. There is a certain softness to it, a special kind of light that glows with the promise of a…

I haven’t written anything for a while. I’m coming off a few weeks of recovery following some oral surgery that turned out to be a bigger…

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!