Author Archives: andreatancrati

We humans are the only species that uses actual words. Some domesticated animals understand a handful of words. We’ve had a few smart dogs over the years, with big vocabularies. That is to say they knew words, but they never used them. Koko the famous gorilla was unusual in her ability to use words. SheContinue reading “Powerful Words”

The furthest I ever traveled from home was Kenya. The physical distance in so many miles and time zones, makes it an obvious answer for today’s prompt question. I know we all live in a very physical world here on planet earth. I’ve been to Kenya twice. Each time I felt an overwhelming connection toContinue reading “Far Away Places”

Thanks for asking Funny prompt for today. Things have been mildly interesting around here these past few days. Monday I did paddle board yoga for the first time. First time ever on a paddle board. I loved it! Tuesday I got talked into going to an event I don’t know how to describe. There wasContinue reading “How Am I Feeling?”

This is a good question for a rainy Wednesday afternoon. I’ve been back from my trip west for a week. Initially, there was a readjusting few days. I went to yoga as often as I could. Three days in, I made a strong choice to not just endure, but to embrace this whole situation. IContinue reading “What Motivates Me?”

Pretty sure, ALL of them, Life has taken me away from my own and toward the traditions of other’s for now. I was once told that tradition is a kind of anchoring glue for families. By doing the same things at each holiday, the same things our previous generations did, we keep each other closeContinue reading “Traditions?”

Was not typical. I flew out fot my granddaughters seventh birthday. Out of my oppressive uncomfortable New England summer, and into some fun. My son and his family were there to pick me up at 10 am. The party started at three, so lots of time to catch up and get ready. My daughter hadContinue reading “Today?”

Endearing names that we are sometimes called by loved ones or friends. I actually nicknamed my first grand daughter without really meaning to. Somehow it stuck and she still will smile when one of us calls her ‘Bean’ She’s thirteen and out-growing us older folk fast. She will always be our little Jelly Bean, though,Continue reading “Nick names”

I mean I have been. I can be. I probably will be. Mostly I’m trying not to focus in that direction. It’s not easy some days. Really, truly, not easy. After a good nights sleep, I’m ok. Reset. Ready to tackle the tasks that are easy in today’s modern world, but weirdly not in myContinue reading “I’m not Bothered”

The other day G went to buy a tool at an automotive store. He learned while shopping that he could rent the tool for sixty three dollars and eighty cents. He’s not a machanic, he likely won’t need the tool again so even though the tool cost fifty nine dollars, he considered the rental, askedContinue reading “New Englandy Things”