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If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell?

A quaint little shop that sells everything from soy candles to home made cards.

Where local artisans could sell their art. Lovely jewelry and pottery. Perhaps some oils and watercolors.

A little cafe that sells coffee from around the world as well as specialty teas.

Quiches and salads and delicious cakes and pies.

Perhaps some music as it’s piped in quietly through the speakers. Sheet music, CDs and perhaps a rare vinyl.

It will be a place to meet up with friends and spend some quality time. There would be outside seating overlooking a pond complete with geese.

My little shop!

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

In a nutshell, I’d like my blog to influence people to be a little kinder. A little gentler.

Our world has become such a self-serving, self-justification, self-important, selfish society. What is happening in the US is happening everywhere.

Politicians looking for power and glory. No matter what side of politics you take in the US, don’t ever believe any of them are looking out for your interests.

Our society needs to go back to people helping people. Churches assisting their congregation instead of hierarchy gaining wealth. The same goes for temples and mosques.

Loving people instead of hating people. Embracing our differences rather than fearing them.

What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it?

Of course, lobster in Maine is always worth it. It’s my favorite food. It doesn’t come cheap. But I really don’t like to spend fortunes on eating out.

I can live without the roll or drawn butter. Just bring on the lobster, hopefully at least a 2 pounder.

It sumptuous in drawn butter. I suck the juices and the wee bitty meat out of the tiny tendrils. I break apart the claws and begin working on them. As I pull out a huge chunk of lobster meat I gingerly dip it in the drawn butter before eating it. Yummy!

List 30 things that make you happy.

I love to live life to the fullest. So here are things that make me happy.

Spending quiet time with my husband.

Spending time with family and friends.

Traveling to new places.

Meeting new people from other cultures.

Swimming in the pool, ocean or lake.

Snorkeling and seeing colorful fish.

Getting hugs.

Holding babies.

Drinking coffee.

Walking early in the morning and listening to the birds.

Having a window seat on a plane and looking out.

Having coffee with friends.

Watching shows or plays.

Meditation and prayer.

Entering cathedrals in foreign countries and spending a few moments in quiet contemplation.

Eating lobster 🦞

Eating escargot

Trying out bakeries in foreign countries.

Laughing out loud!

Reading interesting books.

Planning once in a lifetime trips

Doing something for someone without letting them know.

Helping others.

Sitting and watching primates in their natural habitats.

Playing with puppies.

Playing with kitties.

Listening to good music.

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for my family.

Getting a good night’s sleep

Writing

And endless possibilities. But doing things that touch my soul!

Describe one habit that brings you joy.

For many years, many working years, it was get up and get going. Now I can take my time.

I meditate. I write my blog. I reader other blogs. I chat with my husband. I drink coffee. Slow and easy. No rush!

Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone.

What goes around comes around. So I try to be kind always. Give an elderly or disabled person my seat. Help someone get something off a shelf in a supermarket. Smile at people. Lend an ear when someone needs to talk.

Am I always good at this? No! Sometimes I’m locked in my head with my own mess and can’t think of anyone else. I usually end up tripping over my own feet and then I realize I need to be kind and look out not in!

How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you?

I look in the mirror and I can see the wrinkles around my mouth and eyes. Even fine wrinkles on my cheeks. My neck gives my age away. Why does the neck sag so much?

But it’s all me. Nothing fake. No Botox. No snip and tuck. I plan to age as gracefully as possible.

I’m energetic. I move a lot. But I’m learning to get out of bed a little slower. Hold the railing down the stairs. Not run, just walk. And watch my feet.

My spirit is young. And I like to do crazy things. I always say I don’t want to die before I’m dead.

Was today typical?

This was yesterday. We flew from Heathrow to JFK. We had a connecting flight to Miami.

The plane was overbooked so they asked for volunteers to give up seats.

We did for $700 voucher each, food and car service. We spent the night at my best friends who I don’t see very often.

It turned out to be a great day!

How would you describe yourself to someone?

I would describe myself as an outgoing, caring older woman who is a good listener. I enjoy life. I’m free from addictive behavior, especially drinking.

I love life!