Life in Retirement
Pam Watts Harris
Former Educator, Writer, and Editor
Recent Posts
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
A visit from a cardinal–which loved one is visiting us?
It’s cold here!! The wind chill is currently 0 degrees with an actual temperature of 12. I think the high wind chill is supposed to be 1 today, so guess who’s not planning to go outside? Whenever it is extremely cold or extremely hot, I am always grateful I live in modern times with modern … Continue reading A visit from a cardinal–which loved one is visiting us?
Life As I know it 