Goodbye 2023 …

I accomplished 365 days of bird-watching and recording my daily observations in Cornell’s e-Bird … done!

Challenged myself to a TRX workout …and not sure if that’ll work best for me going forward!

As a Habitat for Humanity volunteer: I learned new skills this year and will put them to use next year!

Added visitation to national parks new to me and will continue with that goal in 2024.

The stress and worry about the health of loved ones was huge. One does not have to be in the same room as that individual to feel the overall concern for another’s health. Positive energy, prayers and good medicine is always wanted to help those we love be healthier, cured and/or with improved health. I hope we all do our best to stay healthy in 2024.

The grief and sadness in losing friends I knew for 37 and 40 years really slammed me and I am still processing the losses. Previous years I lost my dad and that was devastating. This year I learned the importance of staying connected with friends since we never know when the person will be taken from our life. In truth, my dad and friends are always in my head and heart each day … still and always!

My brain relaxes when I take time to observe birds, sketch and paint. I hope to do more of it all. So much to learn and so little time!

Many miles were travelled in my van to the east coast then to North Dakota and Idaho areas. Travel will always be on my agenda, especially as I return to international travel next year. I cannot wait to be back on the road or in the air!

I remained healthy since the start of Covid a few years ago, yet this year I had Covid ….darn! … yup, time for this year to end! I hate viruses in particular because no drug will help … we just need to give the body rest …. Covid is still the number one virus in the air! Take care all!

My wish for humankind: live the Golden Rule. There are many ways of stating the Golden Rule and all meaning the same; here is one: 

“In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.”

In 2024, let’s do better!