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Have I truly had my dream home?

Daily writing prompt
Write about your dream home.
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What would that entail. I have had many nice homes in the last 27 years. My favorite was in La Veta CO. It was a spanish style with stucco, wood log beams, brick floors. A huge adobe fireplace that we heated our home with. It had 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, an open kitchen and dining room. A very nice pantry and it had an apartment attached. It was perfect for because our mother in law lived with us. She was able to have her own space. We had an unobstructed view of the Spanish Peaks. It was a passive solar home and was positioned perfectly for each season. At times it was very warm. There were windows all the way across the house. We even had an adobe kiva. It was very cold in the winter and we wear our wonderful sweaters, warm pants, hoodies. It was living a mountain life. We were at 7000. As I am describing this I do think this was my dream home! A fabulous place. And beautiful.

So Excited

Daily writing prompt
You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?
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I called a friend to tell them the news. This week I have been blessed with 2 pieces of exciting news. My grandson, who is the #1 Debater in the country has been accepted to KU for his masters program. He will be getting a full ride! He will also teach 2 classes. I am so incredibly proud of him and his achievements!

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?

I used to play tennis and golf like an addiction. Play it, watch it on tv, watch golf every weekend. It was a wonderful time for my husband and I. After a snowmobile accident and a serious fall that required 5 surgeries I no longer play. Makes me very sad.

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

Plane crashes, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, close friends dying, Trump being president. Death events influence me the most. I always wonder how I would react to total devastation of a home. I seem to have a checklist of am I living right when a friend dies. I don’t get panicked like I did when I was younger. These days one could be influenced daily!

Daily Prompt

What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?

I have had alopecia all my life. My hair fell out when I was 2 and never grew back. I’m 72 now and am so tired of wearing wigs. I’m afraid of going out bald. Not because of what people would think, but how I think I look. My head is white as snow. I would need to wear make up and have a self tanner on my head! I want to be pretty. There are some gorgeous women out there with no hair! I believe my wigs becoming so irritating would cause me to be brave enough to au natural. We shall see.