The Hermits' Rest

Suna and Spouse enjoy a seaside reverie, with gulls, then they come up with a super plan for getting back to the Hermits' Rest! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/20/solace-at-the-sea-and-travel-planning/

Suna laments that nothing she has to say right now is interesting, but shares how the progress on the ranch fencing project is going, which may be interesting after all. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/19/i-may-have-become-boring-but-i-have-updates/

Suna reports on learning from the founder of the Black Outside organization, and thinks about positive changes in the black community when it comes to having fun in the water. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/18/learning-to-be-an-ally-of-my-bipoc-friends/

Looks like Suna and Spouse are in South Carolina for a while. And they found the seedy bits of the neighborhood. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/17/pivoting-again/

Suna bares all, or at least bares her legs as she shares why shaving is not for this old feminist. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/16/controversial-i-stopped-shaving-my-legs/

Suna takes her knitting along to explore Calabash, North Carolina. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/15/knitting-my-way-to-calabash/

What a fun and interesting book this was! A dog actually CAN talk, with a communication device perfect for dogs. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/15/book-report-how-stella-learned-to-talk/

Suna reports on a group biography or the pioneer women of National Public Radio. Great book! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/15/book-report-susan-linda-nina-and-cokie/

Suna's spouse got surprised for an award for his civic contributions in their small town. Suna gushes about what a great guy he is. That's not normal, is it? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/14/spousal-pride/

Suna suddenly thinks no one wears jeans and t-shirts but her anymore. Crisis? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/14/sartorial-strategies/

Suna feels better after immersing herself in a beautiful woods. Plus, she got to go to a pancake restaurant that was frozen in time, in a good way. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/13/nature-is-the-best-medicine/

Suna explains, at great length, how she has suddenly plunged into a state of poor mental health, and what she plans to do about it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/13/whats-my-problem/

Suna and Spouse have to re-plan their "vacation" time and deal with cold weather. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/12/time-to-pivot/

Suna is happy to have finished the knitting part on the wrap she's been working on. And she and Lee had delicious German food. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/11/practically-finishing-a-knitted-object/

Suna reviews a book all about the color yellow, which is maybe the saddest color on the spectrum, at least historically. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/11/book-report-yellow-the-history-of-a-color/

Suna goes on a boat ride to a deserted island, but does not get shipwrecked. She does see bald eagles, blue crabs, and jellyfish. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/10/another-post-about-birds-beaches-and-beauty/

Oh boy, it's two episodes in one! First, Suna spots some dolphins and shares a Mother's Day wish, then Suna and Spouse visit Huntington Beach State Park and see a "castle." Suna eats many oysters and sees bikers on the way home. 

This episode is also available as two blog posts: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/09/dolphins-and-mothers-day-wishes/

and https://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/09/birds-trees-castles-oysters-and-adventure/

Suna has to change her email address. This is painful. But, at least she's at the beach. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/08/who-hated-changing-email-addresses/

Suna and Spouse discover wild beauty, listen to cheesy stories, and enjoy lots of animals deep in the heart of coastal South Carolina. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/07/cruising-the-waccamaw-river/

Suna and Spouse head back to Brookgreen Gardens and discover more beauty, plus learn about squirrels. Yes, this was of interest to Suna. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/06/we-had-to-get-ourselves-back-to-the-garden/

It's really weird how many pancake and waffle establishments there are here in northern South Carolina. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/06/the-odd-thing-about-south-carolina-dining-out/

Suna and the spouse explore the fancy shopping area near Myrtle Beach and the beautiful, but stinky, town of Georgetown, SC. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/05/evening-exploration/

Suna hears news from the ranch about Apache and a big project being started. Then, she and her spouse find nature hiding on the beach. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/04/news-from-back-at-the-ranch-and-seaside-sights/

This podcast contains two blog posts, both about how relaxing travel has rejuvenated Suna and her spouse. She also discussed modest bathing suits and how they work for her.

This episode is also available as two blog posts: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/03/this-travel-works-for-me/

and https://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/03/some-couple-time/

Suna and Lee explore Pawley's Island and the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. Plus, a visit to Publix Supermarket! To see all the photos, remember this episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/02/a-well-timed-garden-visit/

Suna explains why it is GOOD that she has nothing too exciting to blog about, and lays out her plans. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/02/to-do-things-you-have-to-plan/

Resting from the beach. That doesn't suck at all. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/05/01/a-day-of-may-day-rest-darn-it/

If Suna wasn't a writer, what would she have been? What? A knitting teacher/wildlife biologist? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/30/what-did-i-want-to-do-when-i-grew-up/

True. Suna was feeling pretty cruddy for a few days, but she lifted herself out of her funk and by gosh she pushed back and fixed things. We're so proud. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/29/from-the-pit-to-the-pinnacle/

Suna experiences a wonderland of fluff, makes a lot of plans, and kicks butt at work. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/28/look-what-the-wind-blew-in/

The ranch lost a chick, Suna found a deceased hummingbird, and a snake found the egg laying area. Not a good chicken day. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/27/bird-mysteries/

What do you do when you suffer a setback? Do you hide or do you regroup and push back? Suna is pushing back. It's important. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/27/you-can-choose-to-do-nothing-or-you-can-push-back/

After many years at the Hermits' Rest Ranch, Suna is still discovering new plants or interesting variants of old ones, as long as no one mows the wildflowers! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/26/always-something-new-at-the-ranch/

Suna explains why the Hermits' Rest Ranch has kept her sane, shares her Sunday morning routine with the dogs, and gives a chick update, and reminds us all that we've survived all our challenges, so far. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/25/sunday-musings-its-a-good-life-all-things-considered/

Suna explores the wild area at Bird and Bee Farm, and gets to see her Master Naturalist friends. She even got presents. Riveting. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/24/exploring-with-friends-safely/

Suna reminds herself that worrying over the unknown doesn't change things, and shares pithy quotes to back this up. Suna wants to have a nice weekend. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/23/lets-practice-what-we-preach/

Suna gears up to watch it rain and look out for hail. Fun times, with knitting. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/23/got-knitting-all-ready-for-upcoming-storms/

Can you believe the chicks are a week old already? Suna found out all their new skills and celebrated Earth Day, too. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/22/chickie-birthday/

Suna stops despairing and finds her support team helps her see the bigger picture. All is not lost! This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/22/humor-is-your-buddy/

Really, who among us is NOT more than a little stressed or anxious today? Suna wonders what to do.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/21/stress-dreams-a-cry-for-help-you-cant-answer/

Star the hen states that SHE is the boss of her babies, not Suna. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/21/chickens-sure-are-good-mothers/

Suna shares that she almost gave up on riding her horse, because he was not listening to her. How did she remedy the problem?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/20/my-horse-is-my-toughest-teacher/

Suna reviews Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace and the Will to Change, a book with lots of great ideas for Employee Resource Groups and their sponsors.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/19/book-report-inclusion/

Suna decides to mess with a water feature using only junk she finds lying around the property.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/18/playing-with-my-spring/

Suna learns from the Stoics about how to prevent your biases from messing with her serenity.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/18/unconscious-bias-just-ask-marcus-aurelius/

When a chick goes on walkabout, Suna has to come to the rescue.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/17/the-great-peeper-escape/

Suna shares a story of how a kind person handled having all her books stolen from her Little Free Library.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/17/a-little-free-library-with-a-lesson-for-us-all/

Suna gets to snuggle with a wee cattle dog and her own giant dog. Both wet. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/16/love-is-a-wet-puppy/

Much needed rain! No hail! Chick update!

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/16/dodged-another-weather-bullet/

It's another double episode! Today Suna bemoans low attendance at her book club, then shares some photos of her baby chicks learning to eat chicken food.

This episode is also available as two blog posts: 

http://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/15/the-unpopular-kid-at-school/ 

https://thehermitsrest.blog/2021/04/15/hungry-and-cute-chicks-with-pix/