Rain tap tap tapping on the metal roof Wind whipping through the trees Water rushing everywhere The lake makes its own music
Category: 🚣 Lake Life
Living full time at the lake — kayaking, watching the water, dealing with geese, and enjoying the quiet moments.
I Owe That Stick an Apology
A few days ago, I told you all about the snake…OK - the stick. Apparently that was just the rehearsal. So yes. It was not a snake.I overreacted.I do that sometimes. But never—never—in my wildest, most dramatic, slightly exaggerated imaginationdid I expect to be corrected that quickly. Today, hubby and I had just made it … Continue reading I Owe That Stick an Apology
My Lake Girl Era is Off to a Rough Start
Ok. So y’all know I’ve been out here reinventing myself. From city girl(population 10,000, thank you very much) into lake girl… Waxing eloquent about how much I love the water,how peaceful it is,how I enjoy the birds and the fish and all the serene, nature-filled moments. Just living my best reflective, nature-loving life. And of … Continue reading My Lake Girl Era is Off to a Rough Start
I Confess… I Did This To Myself
Turns out "retired together" is not the same retirement. I’ve made mistakes before. Big ones. But none of them stared me in the face all day. Okay... I may have pushed my husband to retire. I did this to myself. Completely. I've been retired - well, semi-retired - for over a year now. By semi-retired, … Continue reading I Confess… I Did This To Myself
Quietly Judging…at the No-Judgment Gym
I made a decision. A grown-up decision.A responsible, health-oriented decision. I decided to join the gym. Let me be very clear about something. I hate the gym. The gym and I have a long-standing policy: mutual avoidance. At best, we coexist on the same planet. I am a 4’10”, short, round, senior woman.I do not … Continue reading Quietly Judging…at the No-Judgment Gym
Third Act With Pattie 