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Only On Paper

Posted on June 25, 2021 by GJD

It’s true. Age is only a number on paper. My husband asked how I felt one year past retirement age, and all I feel is great. My birthday was a banner day. I stayed 99% offline, gardened until the 2+ … Continue reading →

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Rabbit, Rabbit – Come On 2021…

Posted on January 1, 2021 by GJD

Closing the book on 2020, and welcoming 2021 feels hopeful, and therefore amazing. Last night, we said goodbye to 2020. And we did it with a round of Happy New Year’s texts, plus phone & zoom calls to family and … Continue reading →

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Ode To My Friend

Posted on October 19, 2020 by GJD

I miss my friend. As the memories come tumbling back, in no particular order, they play out as scenes from yesterday. From fifth grade on, we rode the bus to school and away games, we pedaled our bikes down dusty … Continue reading →

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Honey, I’m home!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by GJD

I am now officially retired. Yippee! Just a girl and her dog, and some buckeyes. My work-from-home husband is likewise “officially” happy, yet at the same time I sense he’s a bit terrified/concerned/cautious that I might rock his world. (Yes, … Continue reading →

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It’s Time.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by GJD

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. In fact, it was December 4, 2016. I’ve missed sharing my observations, so I decided it’s time to return with an updated perspective. What is life like when you retire in the midst of … Continue reading →

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2016 Christmas Movie Reviews

Posted on December 4, 2016 by GJD

Seasons Greetings! I’m back at it! So far, I’m technically only one day behind… December has started with a bang. Here are my movie reviews so far.  With our first snowfall of the season gently floating down from the sky, … Continue reading →

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Are Your Feed Dogs Running Right?

Posted on August 1, 2016 by GJD

Let’s face it; I didn’t know I had feed dogs…
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The Whole Shebang

Posted on January 17, 2016 by GJD

I’ve been remiss.  Though I faithfully posted my movie reviews each day in my Countdown to Christmas on The Yule Blogged at GaylaBetts.com, my screenwriting website, I have not shared all of them here. Now that Christmas 2015 is past, and … Continue reading →

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Things I Learned About Myself From A Semester Abroad

Posted on April 19, 2014 by GJD

Originally posted on morganjuraco:
When I moved to Spain for a semester, I knew no one. No one. It was scary and intimidating, and at first, lonely. I’ve always been someone who has enjoyed being alone. But it took studying…

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That Old Bug-a-Boo Is Not Going To Get Me…

Posted on December 29, 2012 by GJD

Yesterday I started a 21 day project I’m calling Vibrancy. Because… I have three weeks of time staring me in the face. My husband and I start thinking about our New Year’s Resolutions a few days early.  We spend January 1 … Continue reading →

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