Life in Retirement
Pam Watts Harris
Former Educator, Writer, and Editor
Recent Posts
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?
Why these ladies make me smile
It all started with a program I did about Elvis. I have volunteered to speak to civic groups about various topics, mainly because I love to share information and because I am always looking for something to do to fill the hours, so I reached out to the assisted living facility last year to see … Continue reading Why these ladies make me smile
The wisdom gained with age
When I was growing up, I had three dreams that lasted well into adulthood: I wanted a dog (my parents wouldn’t allow me to have one), I wanted to own a ranch someday, and I wanted to be a writer. Pretty simple, right? I didn’t have dreams of being a famous model or actress (well, … Continue reading The wisdom gained with age
Life As I know it 