I figured I’d catch you with the title.
So welcome to my new blog. I’m embarking on a new chapter in my life. And I’ve become something I hate. I am a stereotype. I’m a woman in her 50’s, single again, have 6 cats and a dog and content to stay home and read and do crafts. Yikes.
I wasn’t quite expecting this turn of events but hey, it’s all good, right? I enjoyed blogging when I was doing the Farm and when I said I was no longer associated with it, I had many people reach out and say they hoped I’d continue blogging. I appreciated that. I mean, I think I’m really funny and it was nice to get a few people to agree. And hey, it keeps me away from the craft table.
I went with the name The Nine Lives of Jan (thanks btw to my DIL who suggested it). I am like a cat. I continuously reinvent myself no matter what the setback, I always land on my feet and am forever covered in cat hair. So come along for the ride with me – it won’t feel so strange having some friends along.
If you read my last blog, you know it took me quite awhile to adjust to country life. Well now I’m even further out in the country. I mean no cable or internet runs to my cottage (don’t worry I got DirectTV and a Verizon modem). The closest Starbucks is 12 miles away. No pizza deliveries (which is fine since the projectile vomiting episode last spring). And I have to deal with any bug or critter issues on my own (we won’t even talk about all the coyotes out here).
But hey man, I’m diggin’ it. I sit about two acres back from the road, live in a beautiful little one bedroom cottage with a deck and porches AND a pond. The picture above is from one of my sunset walks around the pond with Reuben – my dog – and Leo – my Siamese cat – who likes to walk with us. I’m so grateful to my friends who let me rent this piece of peace. It’s my new healing cottage on the pond.
So stay tuned for more posts. I’m just getting started.
The Nine Lives of Jan 
I ❤️ your new blog and the title is perfect! I mean, I met you when you were just a pretty little kitty of 21 and I’ve lived through many of those lives with you. So let’s raise a glass of milk and toast your latest life as “lady of the lake” (yeah, I like to embellish and I love alliteration, too😉)
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Well the glass of milk will have to be almond milk since age has made me lactose intolerant and we could have some gluten free chocolate chip cookies with it. Getting old is tough.
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I enjoyed reading your blog. I love and appreciate the title. Sounds like you are in the perfect place to heal.🌅
Peace to you,
Marie M
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Thanks Marie. Change is hard – especially for me. I appreciate the kind words.
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Don’t forget that good books and plenty of magazines can be the best company too! Hope you feel relaxed, inspired and continue to write!! Enjoy the moment dear.
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I’m relaxing. I don’t take change well but I have a wonderful place to adjust to my new normal.
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I like the new avenue you are traveling. I enjoy your writing. Look forward to more as you travel this new road. Thank you for sharing
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Thanks Joan my oldest but best sister! (Now Kath & Carol have to comment to top yours. It’ll drive Kath crazy)
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XOXO
Change is hard, but you rock the sh** out of it every time. You got this Aunt Janet😙😙
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Thanks my favorite niece! 😘
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OK. OK. So it’s making me crazy. I’ve always loved your blog!! I’m so glad that you’re back at it. I agree, change is difficult and I hate it but it’s a fact of life and I know you’ll come out of this change better than ever!
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Hey, Jan, I just heard about the changes in your life. (Had been wondering since autumn when I wasn’t receiving email farm updates.) Peace and the blessings of peace to you!
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