Takin’ it Easy
An apple a day
As I write this blog, it’s Labor Day. Autumn is in the wings and apples are abounding. I miss living near Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville, California, close to where I lived for almost 20 years. The fresh apple pie reminded me of what Mom used to make when I was a girl.
I hope you had a happy holiday celebration. We’re having an outdoor barbecue this afternoon. The chef does a good job of putting these meals together for holidays.
Julie and her boyfriend and her daughter Johannah and family are going hiking. I’d love to tag along but my hiking days are over. Too many hills. But I’ll have fun playing corn hole and noodle ball with my friends.
I’m finding more and more things to be grateful for–so many opportunities to participate in ways I didn’t expect. This week, for example, I’m going to offer a ‘Writing Clinic with Karen’ to see if there is any interest in journaling. People here have had such interesting careers and lives. I’m hoping a few will want to share some of what they’ve experienced. Or they can write a sweet memory from their past or they can simply write for their own pleasure and keep it private. I’ll let you know how it goes over.
The point I wish to make is the importance of sharing your talent and acknowledging that of others. We have a retired opera singer in our midst, two painters I’ve met, a Navy man and several teachers, from Kindergarten to high school math. Imagine the stories they have to share!
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Phil. 2:4
Hope your writing clinic goes well, Karen! How wonderful that there are so many there with stories to tell. I remember your writing class at Mount Hermon was so encouraging and helpful.
Nancy, thank you for that sweet memory of Mt. Hermon. I loved teaching there and miss it.
HI karen,
I would be interested in participating in your writing clinic and would like to hear more about it.
Hi Karen. I would be interested in your writing clinic. Would you please let me know the details so I can participate.
Thank you for your sunshiny writing. How wonderful that you are flourishing with all of the transitions that you have experienced.
Love you.
Sandy
Thank you for your interest but this writing clinic is just for the residents here at
Provision Living.
Thank you for your interest. But this little clinic is just for the residents of Provision Living.
I’m a thirty year plus high school substitute teacher… I love talking with the kids and other teachers
Thanks, Mary. I love hearing that you are enjoying the stories you hear from you students and other teachers. I did a few years of subbing as well.
What a great encourager you are! Always looking on the bright side!
Aging can be challenging , but you show us how to be happy and productive. Bravo!
God bless you !!
Etta Mae, thank for you encouragement. I find as you do that a smile and holding a hand goes a long way to comfort someone in need.
Hi Karen. I would be interested in your writing clinic. Would you please let me know the details so I can participate.
Thank you for your sunshiny writing. How wonderful that you are flourishing with all of the transitions that you have experienced.
Love you.
Sandy
Thanks, Sandy. My clinic is just for the residents here as a trial to see how many are interested.