Kind of sinister looking, isn’t it? I rarely take photos at dusk, but I couldn’t resist this shot of the imposing creature that hovered over the Oregon State University campus.
one small change at a time. When you think of it, every time you take a photo, you’ve made a small change. You’ve adjusted your perception of the world just a little bit.
Yes, here I am still harping on the ‘try new’ ethic.
It’s not as if we have tons of time left on our clocks.
I’m not trying to be a downer here, just a fact of life and the not-so-popular alternative.
So, why not ‘try new’?
They don’t have to be cataclysmic changes. Just anything different that makes your day of retirement a little bit more interesting.
And I’ve chosen to be intentional about it…
Yesterday…
I ordered an ‘Italiano’ for my afternoon coffee drink. [An Italiano is a strong Americano.]
I changed the route for Buddy’s and my midday walk.
I added sumac [love that herb’s lemony flavor] and a balsamic reduction to my sautéed kale and onions.
I added maple bbq sauce to my black bean soup.
I bought a new kind of coffee from a store where I had never considered buying it. [Note: Hawaiian…]
I’m listening to new music from a British acid jazz group Incognito.
Did I change anyone’s life?
Nope, but I changed my own.
And in retirement, why not make that a daily focus?
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Tim, last year I started putting 1 tablespoon maple syrup in my black bean & chili soups – adds just a hint of tasty sweet. A few weeks ago I mixed it up by using cashew milk for my hot chocolate vs. almond coconut- it’s even better (& less calories!) Have fun trying new things! 🙂☕️🙃☕️🙂
Tim, last year I started putting 1 tablespoon maple syrup in my black bean & chili soups – adds just a hint of tasty sweet. A few weeks ago I mixed it up by using cashew milk for my hot chocolate vs. almond coconut- it’s even better (& less calories!) Have fun trying new things! 🙂☕️🙃☕️🙂
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Love the maple syrup idea! Thanks, Virginia!
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