Thankful for My Cat

I am very thankful for the companionship of my cat, Norie. This black cat is one of the joys of my life. She is a source of laughter, companionship, amazement, challenge, and life lessons. Norie trusts me implicitly. She knows I would not hurt her on purpose. I have stepped on her paws or tail … More Thankful for My Cat

My Entertaining Cat

I am retired, over 70, and an extrovert who enjoys being around people. But after Covid started I was more careful about who I was with. I ate out or visited with my close friends. So my entertainment included: calling friends; little things to do around my home; donating things I didn’t need; keeping records … More My Entertaining Cat

United We Stand; Divided We Fall

Through traveling I’ve met other people of different cultures from Mexico, Canada, Germany and Switzerland. Traveling is a mind expanding experience. I’ve traveled to Pittsburgh, towns all over North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, some in Texas, Missouri, Idaho, Colorado, Virginia, and a few other states. Not everyone believes, lives, eats, speaks or even thinks … More United We Stand; Divided We Fall

Anger Can Hide Pain

I have trouble coping with anger from others. Generally, the most angry I have been has been righteous indignation over mistreatment of someone, some country, or some animal. Growing up in my family, we rarely were angry at each other. I remember only two, maybe three big arguments my prarents had when I was young. … More Anger Can Hide Pain

Love Yourself

As an adult it is good to try to understand reoccurring behavior. Over ten years ago, I figured out that I have some anxiety when I go to a gathering of women whom I have never met before. I always feel at ease once I get there and start greeting the other attendees, so there … More Love Yourself

Baby Your Back! (Not- “Baby, You’re Back!”)

(A little grammatical humor for any grammar aficionados reading this.) . I learned a lot about how to protect and treat my back’s spine and muscles for over 20 years. You may want to read my first post about how it started. https:www.joyful2beeblogs.com: 2025-/10/02/my-back-talks-back I’ve learned to listen to my back! Knowing I had a … More Baby Your Back! (Not- “Baby, You’re Back!”)