Category Archives: Unchained Observations

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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It’s Almost Halloween – How to Avoid Becoming a Zombie.

Posted on October 14, 2020 by GJD

So what’s my plan? How do I protect myself? Paul did a frightfully good job carving this pumpkin one year.   Step 1. Remember the good times when there were no Zombies in sight. Over the years, I’ve had some really … 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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I never said I was Popeye.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by GJD

At least I don’t think I did. Sure, I’ve been showing off with all my triathlons.  I mean, wouldn’t you if you did five triathlons and got four medals?  (Even if they were basically for showing up because there’s almost … Continue reading →

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Silver Bells For Nine Red Birds

Posted on December 17, 2012 by GJD

I always postpone taking my birdbaths down until the very last moment.  But, in the middle of December, with snow and ice finally predicted, I couldn’t wait any longer and take the chance my beautiful bowls would crack from the … Continue reading →

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How To Gain 9.4 Pounds in 13 Days. Really.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by GJD

Let’s get right to it: 1.  Go on vacation to somewhere like… sunny, carefree Florida.  2.  Pack only drawstring or elastic-waisted baggy shorts.  And flip-flops.                                            Loosen up–literally. 

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Remind Me Not To Eat 5 Brownies… Again.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by GJD

It’s almost noon and I’ve already walked 7.9 miles, moved fifty-one bricks to different locations, and done three loads of laundry which entails traversing many, many stairs. So why am I not losing weight?  It might be all the food … Continue reading →

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