life at 50 something

as with the new spring flowers I will blossom into my place. I am moving out of my son's home.It's been great times but not so much of late......long story short, I stilll have life to live without being cared for (I HOPE) and the only way to take care of myself is to sit and create and save every dime to buy my own place outright.  I have great friends and family.....to support me.... I am learning more about myself than ever before....I am kind I will use kindness to battle my way thru this world...an oxymoron I think ! LOL!  Prayers are appreciated kind thoughts are powerful too. Kindness and Peace be with you Always, Larena 

 4 months ago today you left us. I miss you so greatly it is still hard to speak your name. I am glad you are no longer in pain. I hated watching the years on you. I want to remember you as the happy go lucky pup that loved to travel and see new places smell new things and smile all the while.

 You were just the right doggy for me. kept me company when all others had left. Thank You little one for all you did in your short stay with me. I hope that you are enjoying Heaven and watching for me to come and join you.


 I am going camping without you, tomorrow. my heart is heavy .....hopefully I can shake it.

I Love You Still Dear Ivy.  till we meet again................................................................................

after a great weekend retreat we head back to Port Angeles and stop at

Feiro Marine Life Center  and for some reason i cannot find the pictures of either event so here we Sue, Me and Carrie (!!) head for California!

 beauty around us
 nearly full moon
 the yurt at Cape disappointment State park

 north head light house
 flora...
 the views on the beach below Northhead  Lighthouse


 pelicans


 Cape Disappointment Lighthouse







 after a rough night on rock hard beds in our yurt....


 a great breakfast in Astoria .....a trip through a museum some fun with the goonies.... on down the coast of Oregon on hwy 101



Rockaway Beach






Oregon Scenic Railway around Garibaldi, Or