I am the proverbial storyteller. My goal here is to share stories of joy, wisdom, and some of my life experiences and observations. I feel a deep appreciation for life and beauty. I love nature and all things living, (well, maybe not mosquitoes, and creepy dangerous things!) I am a retired nurse, who has dabbled in many different hobbies over the years. I have one cat, two grown sons, and the two wonderful daughters in law. and three beautiful grandchildren. I love my life in NC.
I will be 75 years old this summer and almost 5 years away from being 80. I am told that I don’t look my age; some people don’t know that I had back problems after nursing for thirty-seven years, get stiffness in my back from scoliosis, and have a few bulging discs. My facial wrinkles … More I’m Getting Older
Being a compulsive rescuer all of my life, and now having no one to rescue constantly or even monthly, what do I do?? I retired in 2010 after 37 years of nursing. Rescuing is in my genes! Nurses are coming out of the woodwork of my mother’s family tree (grandmother, mother, sister, cousin, and niece … More Rescue the Rescuer!
In 2003 my husband, H, and I were looking for a new home to move closer to Raleigh, where his job had brought us. We checked out several houses before we went to look at “the one!” It was in a cul de sac with friendly neighbors. The home was a lovely place to live, … More Too Much Stuff! (Big Challenges and Changes)
My Aunt Helen was a unique and special aunt, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 92. Her lifestyle and her senior years continue to influence my life, as I continue into my senior years. Aunt Helen lived a zesty life. She had cared for her mother, during her illness until her death. … More Aging with Style and Panache
First horror tale for the road. I went to a car repair business, I think it was to change the oil. They seemed nice enough. So I released my car to them for 30 minutes. As I was leaving I heard a strange, consistent rattling from under the hood. I drove about five miles or … More Horror Tales of Car Repairs
As a woman who has taken 15 cars in for repairs over 45 years, in 4 different states, I experienced “the good, the bad, and the ugly” encounters with auto repair shops. I have been lied to, dismissed, overcharged and even endangered! I hope the following lessons I learned may assist others in choosing a … More Six Tips to Finding Reliable Car Care
Last year, I turned 74. I do not fear aging. So far aging has only affected my back and knees, my brain, my skin and other things I can’t share. But I am thankful for the good health that I do have. I have a good life. My mind is sharp, except for lunch dates … More I’m Getting Older, Thankfully
And now for something a little different. I wrote this poem for my oldest son when he was about seven or eight. He is now a 6’6″ adult. Growth and Pants Shopping for pants for my son Is considered, by him not much fun. But he’s smart so he let’s me know The pants, unlike … More Growth and Pants By Melodie Elaine Estes
This is a great story of what can happen when you listen to that still small voice in your head telling you to help or give something to someone. Several years ago I bought a solar energy powered sunflower for a dollar to place on my car’s dashboard. It reminded me of the one … More What Goes Around
My two cats taught me many lessons about healthy living. (I wrote this long before my second cat, Sister passed over. But I still think of her often. My second cat, Norie, had to be euthanized because of illness at the age of 16 years old.) After being owned by two cats, I can say … More Good Health Lessons from My Cats
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