Ten years ago. Ten. I was healthier, more optimistic, less focused on age and all that goes with it. Reading this blog has shaved a layer of non-commitment off my hard hide. I couldn’t read tarot cards back then and I certainly can’t translate them now. But I’m looking forward to reading this blog ten years from now and being healthier doing it.
I hope you’re here reading along with me.
Unicorns and 2015
December 29, 2015 ~ humoringthegoddess
Well, here it is, December 29th, 2015. Two more days/evenings until New Years Eve, three more days until we roll on over to a new year.
Soon our favorite bloggers will be writing beautiful prose and poetry about letting go of the old, embracing the new, Father Time, memories, love, sentimentality washing over us until we feel bad about feeling so good about feeling so sentimental.
What I want to do now (seeing as New Year’s Eve I’ll probably be playing Gauntlet (video game) with my kids, I’ll play my Tarot cards now.
Two of Pentacles. My two grandsons came to live with me/us this Fall, the pentacles of love and childhood. Soon they will be off in their own house, but, I tell you, as much as I adore them, I understand why childbirth and childrearing is left to women under the age of 50.
Queen of Swords. I admit I’ve gotten sucked into Game of Thrones, including the hype and spoilers (after I’ve watched the episode). I raise my sword in salute of poisoning, White Walkers, the God of Many Faces, Sand Snakes, incest, dragons, wights, High Sparrows, and the Wall. A bit of mania wherever you look.
The Hermit. Can’t tell you how many times I just wanted to burrow into my bed and not come out until a week later. I take the role of Drama Queen seriously, you know.
Nine of Wands. This reflects the number of edits on my novel. Nine wands now, twenty wands tomorrow. The wand is the pen/typewriter, and the nine is the number of times I gave up and went to my Art Gallery instead. Next year is the year.
Wheel of Fortune. Riding the highs and lows of work, I look forward to the days of getting snowed in. Oh darn. Car is stuck in the driveway. Let’s go back inside and write a blog.
Ace of Cups. Got my lack-of-sleep thing under control this year, cut back on some meds, and generally back on the middle-aged road to energy. The Ace of Cups toasts my clean mammogram. Did you get yours??
Two of Dreams. Not a real Tarot card, this card represents the continuation of my two favorite blogs. I love writing, I love unique art, I love magic and I love the shadows between the stars. I love my family, my music, my books, and my followers. And the blogs I follow. And sunrises. And warm summer breezes. And IrishFest in Milwaukee. And cats. and spaghetti. And chocolate.
Wait — that’s more than two dreams.
Hope you are thankful for more than two dreams, too!
Humoring the Goddess 
I read Tarot cards for my daughter for a few hours today. LOL Love post. 10 years makes all the difference in the world.
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More than we sometimes care to admit … I still have my Tarot cards, too …
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someone pointed out to me, today, that I DID IT! did what? made it through the year? yes… but she was referring to the fact that when I came to this nursing home in June of 2024, I had not walked since July of 2019. I walk, get on and off a toilet by myself, and just set new goals with the therapy team (which is the only reason I came here in the first place was for therapy I could not get anywhere else) new goals that once achieved, line me up with that exit door to return home! after she left the room, I took stock of this soon to be ending year… and in tears of joy, I agreed.. I DID IT! xxx here’s to in it to win it, in 2026! for both of us
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I am so proud of you — so much of our longevity is in our head. There are always obstacles in our way to a better life — it’s how we handle those obstacles that enables us to see the sunshine every morning we wake up. I am so happy that you made it — let’s keep going forward together!
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Happy new year to you! Hope 2026 is awesome! 💜💜🎉🎉💜💜😊😊
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Ooohhh…. it will be …. if we take it on together!
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I was a different person 10 years ago. I was still working and stressing about what our retirement would look like and when/if it would happen. It was a bumpy 10 years but I’m ready to take on another 10 years! I’d like to hope for smooth sailing but maybe it’s the bumps and storms that make us appreciate the good times.
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I am right there next to you, my friend. I was different 10 years ago too. I didn’t think being 73 would affect me as it has, but really that’s only when I’m bored and tired and overwhelmed by one thing or another. I do love where I am in life and want to see both of us tackle ANOTHER 10 years too!
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