Old Dogs ~ New Tricks

You know the old saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”?  🐶 Well, that saying is absolutely the stupidest thing that I have ever heard!!  👂

Some of the most interesting people that I have ever met, are the ones that find something new to learn everyday! It might be just a new fact, or a whole new skill...but, the important thing is, they are always learning. 📖📖📖

A past coworker of mine has been an inspiration to me over the years, even though I haven’t worked with her for several years now.  My first week on that job, and I was assigned to help her with a project.  To begin with, I couldn’t even keep up with her!

I loved working with her over the years, and becoming good friends. She loved learning new things!  If you learned something new, she always wanted to hear about it....and if you could teach her, all the better!  

When I grow up, I wanna be like her!!    

I hope that I am on the right path. I try to learn something new everyday!  I know that this past year has been quite educational!!

So far, in the year 2017, I have been learning how to:

• start a Facebook group

• keep 2 blogs going with no internet connection
• write the posts in Google Docoments
• copy/paste when have Wifi
• add pictures, etc.

• help with electrical wiring

• build a shed

• put up walls in a house

And, in the last month, I have started looking up even more. ☝

No, I am not referring to being more positive!  Although, I am trying to do that, too! ~ Lol

I have actually turned my eyes to the night sky, and started to learn about the constellations. 🌠🌃🌠🌟🌠🌛

More about that in another post.

Tell me what you are learning ~ I want to hear all about your fledgling endeavors!!  🐥🐤🐥

Big projects, baby steps, or just new facts ~ tell me, show me, teach me! 

Fall Feline Frenzy

Yes, you read that right...FALL! 🍁🍁🍁🍁

Hard to believe, isn't it! Here in Indiana, it is the 2nd day of fall, and also the 4th or 5th day in the 90's. 😰

I don't know if the leaves are falling quite a bit because of our lack of rain lately, or if it's because it is autumn...

But they have definitely been falling!

And, our two cats were having a ball!  They usually chase the falling ones, so I thought they might enjoy a pile of them.

So, first, they wouldn't leave the rake alone as I was raking the leaves.  But, sorry, no pics!! My hands were too busy do the raking!

Then, I just set the calico in the pile, to see what she would do...

She loved it!  Just hiding, and grabbing leaves.  And then when our other cat joined in, they just had a ball, playing with each other, the leaves, and whatever else came within their sight!

So, just in case, you were having a bad day, and needed some cuteness...

Here you are...🐈

Bet you can't find me!

"Here I am," says Callie

Jet decides to join the fun!

Callie wants to play tag!

Soaking up the sun!

Write a New Chapter!

Great Way to Start the Day!

Sitting in my camper tucked warmly under blankets, I see movement outside my window.  As I look up, a doe and yearling come into view on my left. A few seconds later, two more yearlings trail behind them. They leisurely stroll to the north end of the property where the land hasn’t been cleared as much. With a creek, and lots of foliage, this must seem like a paradise to them.

A photo of my visitors, taken thru the window screen!

With shots ringing out from our neighbor’s shooting range, the deer are getting quite used to the sound of gunshots. How this affects them during hunting season remains to be seen.

It is my guess that they stopped for a nice refreshing drink from the creek.  We have a spot on the creek where it “bubbles out” into a more pond-like area. On past walks, my hubby has pointed out where the deer have bedded down in foliage near the pond. So, we are quite sure that they are aware of our pond!

I am watching as the four deer have come back from the pond, and now are nibbling on the saplings near the woods. Nom, Nom, Nom! It must be quite delicious! Maybe I should try it sometime! LOL

I guess in a way, I am sitting in a sort of deer blind! They are slowly coming closer to the camper, apparently unaware of my presence.  Out of the corner of my eye, I watch as a few leaves fall from a nearby tree. We have not had near enough rain recently, so the leaves are falling too soon. We should still have a pretty autumn, but most likely not the bright beautiful foliage that is so well loved.

Momma doe looks up as our neighbor passes by on a motorcycle.  Honestly, I do believe that is the only traffic that I have heard all morning.  The deer are not even alarmed. The neighbor gets merely a passing glance in his direction before they return their attention to their eating.

Near-perfect temperatures on a weekend, watching nature at its finest...what a beautiful way to start the day!  

And the kicker is that I haven’t even gotten out of bed yet!!

Still tucked in my blankies!

I wonder what the rest of the day has in store!

Too much stuff? Never fear, help is here!!

Too much stuff?

Thinking of moving into a smaller home? Even a tiny home, maybe?

The first step to take is just moving forward...even just a baby step will work.  

Reading this book is an excellent place to start! I wish that I had read it a long time ago!

What book, you maybe asking... 

It is called Downsizing The Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go and it is written by Marni Jameson.

A must for anyone that needs to downsize!

Marni is a columnist that helps her readers with many of these same types of problems. However, when she found herself responsible for emptying her parents' house, she felt like she was in way over her head.

The book is written as she goes through the process of downsizing herself.  She faces all of the same fears that we go through when we see those boxes setting in the garage, attic or wherever.

Besides playing therapist to just help readers get started, she also takes the questions to the experts.

Questions, such as:

• How much should I ask for this?
• Estate sale, garage sale, or just Ebay?
• Should I get this appraised?

So, if  you are planning on downsizing soon or know someone who is, go to your local library and check this book out! 

Let me know what you think. I would love to hear your comments!!