On October 23rd my grandmother turned 101 years old. I called her, as I’ve always done on her birthdays, and she was as surprised as she always was when I’ve called from California. “Happy birthday grandma!” I said. She was quiet. “It’s Stine” I added. “Is it Stine? Are you calling from America!?” For her it was always very grand to get a phone call from America. After I confirmed that I was calling from America she immediately asked me…
The sound of moving water has always been very soothing to me. Every night when I go to bed and every morning when I wake up I hear the splashing of circulating water in our koi pond. At 9 am our pool pump starts and the sound of the pool fountain and waterfall takes over. It’s fascinating that such a simple thing as water hitting water can be so calming. My favorite sound when I’m in a forest is the…
I’m in my bed trying to wake up. James just came in and put a cup of tea and some cookies on my bed stand. He opened the window blinds to let the light in and headed downstairs. Chess jumped up on the bed and he is lying at the foot of the bed watching the open door looking out for any potential danger – in addition to taking his fourth and fifth morning nap. It’s 8 am and James…