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Differences between NZ and the US
Mum Lil asked me what I noticed about New Zealand that is different from home, other than the accent. The terrain and climate vary so much from place to place in the US that I suppose someplace could be found … Continue reading
Partying with Uni Kids in NZ
That’s University or College in NZ jargon. In NZ, College equals High School. I am sitting in a Café area at Hamilton University while Ngaire is in a class she is taking. It is less than an hour away from … Continue reading
The Road to Otorohanga
It’s not exactly The Road to Santiago, but it’s my Pilgrimage. There was spectacularly beautiful fog along the way, hills and trees looked like islands in an ocean of white. I have lots of pictures, but I need a little more … Continue reading
Started It With Dread – Ended With Peace
I dreaded putting the CD in the portable player, but I just needed to do it. I had never listened to it other than to listen to the first section for use at the Memorial Service I led for her … Continue reading
Soon To Enter Time Warp!
It dawned on me today that I will be losing completely, Sunday, February 27th, 2011. It will simply not exist. It will never exist for me. When I leave the planet, I will have lived a life without a Sunday, February … Continue reading
Posted in Life after end of Career, Life after loss of Spouse, Life after Retirement, Uncategorized
Tagged Dreaming impossible dreams, Exercising body and brain bring quality of life, Finding Purpose in Life, Grief Therapy, Living with awareness, Searching for life, Travel as Grief Therapy
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145 Pounds Tries to Tell 1150 Pounds What To Do
Rocket was not going to go through that muddy gate area. He just wasn’t. He argued and argued and turned away or refused to move until following Kira’s instructions, I finally got him to cooperate. Then there was the stream … Continue reading
A Little More Done – Lessons Continue
This just seems crazy! I now have a ticket to the Passion According To St. John by Bach, to be performed by the Sydney Orchestra and Philharmonia Choir in the Sydney Opera House on Saturday, April 23rd! Not only that, but … Continue reading
Posted in Life after end of Career, Life after loss of Spouse, Life after Retirement
Tagged Dreaming impossible dreams, Exercising body and brain bring quality of life, Finding Purpose in Life, Grief Therapy, Life after Retirement, Living with awareness, Music as Grief Therapy, Travel as Grief Therapy
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Am I Ready for a New Start?
I have not been able to listen to the CD of the funeral yet. Today, I decided that I will try to bring myself to listen to it before I leave on the big trip in eleven days. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Life after end of Career, Life after loss of Spouse, Life after Retirement
Tagged Dreaming impossible dreams, Finding Purpose in Life, Grief Therapy, Grieving at Holiday time, Living with awareness, Music as Grief Therapy, Searching for life, Surviving the Holidays, Travel as Grief Therapy
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Packing Pictures and Valentine Experiences
I tried to connect pictures of packing to this post, but so far I don’t think I have succeeded. Technology can be so frustrating! I have managed to get them into this post in an awkward position, but at least they … Continue reading
Posted in Life after end of Career, Life after loss of Spouse, Life after Retirement, Uncategorized
Tagged Conversation helps with grief, Cure for Feelings of Isolation, Exercising body and brain bring quality of life, Grief Therapy, Intellectual Curiosity Stimulates Life, Living with awareness, Managing Pain, Music as Grief Therapy, Searching for life, Travel as Grief Therapy
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Now It’s Getting Serious
I am looking over a table filled with everything that will be stuffed in the backpack when I hike the Great Walks in New Zealand. The floor, end tables, couch and chairs are also covered with trip related items. Mentor … Continue reading
