Life in Retirement
Pam Watts Harris
Former Educator, Writer, and Editor
Recent Posts
Our interests and hobbies: nature or nurture?
A lazy, rainy morning after-breakfast, before getting dressed, before hair being brushed. The focus? Aqua Art. Paint perfect pictures using nothing more than water and a brush or finger. Allow to dry. The ink disappears, and you can do it all over again. Blooey and Bingo are perfect every time. Remember what it was like … Continue reading Our interests and hobbies: nature or nurture?
February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month
Imagine a world in which you can no longer drive. You can’t read books, menus, receipts, instructions, or prescription bottles. You can’t see the microwave button. You can’t see your loved ones’ faces, and meeting new people is a challenge since you have no idea what they look like. You can’t see the beauty of … Continue reading February is AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month
Life in a Small(er) Town –what makes Martin special
Aren’t these two just too cute for words? Yes, that’s the grandmother in me talking. But I’m right. Aren’t I? Once again, you may be wondering what this photo has to do with my topic. Bear with me while I sort out my thoughts. First, let me clarify. I do not hate the idea of … Continue reading Life in a Small(er) Town –what makes Martin special
Learning to let go
I’ll explain the photo later in this post. It took me a while–years, in fact–to learn how to let go of things I can’t control. That’s not to say I don’t have momentary lapses, but for the most part, I’ve done so. The benefits? Better sleep. A calmer spirit. An improved spiritual life. Translated: better … Continue reading Learning to let go
Life As I know it 