The Job Hunt Continues
As I continue to look for work at less than a month away from turning 60, I waffle between feeling like my life is falling apart, (IE. I may find myself living in my...
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Grandmothers’ Legacy
On Saturday while I was set up selling my baked goods at a local Farmer’s Market, a lady came up to my table. She had bought a cherry pie and some jumbo cinnamon buns...
Love and Friends
I am a pretty good judge of character and have had many really good friends over the years. My best friend and I lost touch for over a decade and when we reconnected, we...
My History with Men
I have joked for a long time that all the good guys are either married already or they are gay. I’d say dating at almost 60 was hard but really I have never had...
Wherever you go, there you are.
As I sit here thinking about job hunting and what I want to be when I grow up, never mind that I turn 60 this year, I have come to several conclusions- none that...
The Price of Picking Produce
I started a new temporary job for the summer picking produce for a local farm. It may be the hardest physical labour I have ever done! Day One: I arrive early for the 6am...
Challenges of Job Hunting at almost 60
Searching for employment is hard. I look almost every day at my local job listings and often see jobs I would be interested in. The ones I could see myself doing and enjoying usually...
Commitment Issues
I want to talk about commitment issues which I know I have, and this blog thing is one more layer of proof. I have not managed to write more than once every couple weeks....
Mirrors and affirmations
I recently had a visit with my counsellor during which the subject of how we talk to ourselves came up. We agreed that speaking to yourself the way you speak to your beloved dog...