Wendy L Hooton

Do birds freak you out like they do me? Yep, I am NOT a fan! Or should I say the old me was not a fan, but in my defense, I have good reason. Until recently, I joked the top of my head was marked with a target, seen only by our feathered friends that said, “poo here.” And let me tell you, poo they did. On more than one occasion I felt the familiar soft splat, knowing instantly what it was, yet my reflexes, quicker than my thinker, sent my hand straight to the target. The feel

Happy New Year! Did you know…2025 was the year of the snake. Snakes shed their skins, so this symbolized the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new. 2026 is the year of the horse. It’s the year of strength, reclaiming momentum, having clarity and the courage to pursue. This of course according to the Chinese zodiac, or at least what I understand of it. Now I ask, have you ever had a feeling you couldn’t explain? I’ve had one recently…several actually, that is

Never in all my days on this planet did I expect walking to become my addiction. Diet Coke, chocolate, white cake, groovy stuff, chick flicks, shopping at HomeGoods, maybe. Walking…NEVER! The old, younger me, would often joke that the extent of my walking was to the fridge and back. Now I would and could walk to a fridge five miles away. It’s true! I look forward to my daily walks, preferably at sunset, but morning strolls are a great way to start my day. Recently, I created

I’ve been wanting to write a blog post for a week or so now, however, I couldn’t think of a topic. I’ve been in the mood to write...