Idylls OF A Second Id

or adventures of a second childhood

Helen's Home Page

Before anything else, I want to tell you about another webpage I operate.

McCUTCHENS NORTHWEST goes into the history of my father's family. I believe that anyone interested in McCutchen history and/or geneology will find this site interesting. It includes many old photos and many links to other relevant sites.

Introduction: OK, on to me! On these pages I've tried to tell you about me, what's important to me, what I like to do, and how I think. I've included

lots of photos, especially of my home of 28 years, picturesque Alaska,
metaphysical Bible intrepretations, and eventually other writings I've done,
photos of my family and family activities--(a virutal family album),
links to my family history webpage, my latest passion.

I retired in 1998 and since then I've been trying to figure out what I was going to do when I grow up.
- I think I've finally figured it out…I just won't grow up!
- So now I'm just enjoying my second childhood, as my webpage title to suggests.
- Well, I guess that sometimes I'll have to act like a grown up, play grandma, things like that, but I've decided my career days are over.
- I'd rather have time for travel, and family, and things I want to do without the constraints of a regular job.
- If you'd like to know me a bit better, go read some demographics ABOUT ME.
Through the good and the bad, the fun and the saddness, I've had the support of a wonderful family. Come meet MY FAMILY.

I have found Spirituality very freeing (vs. religion which I find restricting) and I've written a bit about my beliefs. I'd be pleased to have you read and comment .... agree or disagree, a good discussion is always fun. SPIRITUALITY.
My travels have taken me from Alaska to Mexico and back...and many places along the way. In this section, I share a few of my experiences with you. ADVENTURES
I've only included here a few of the many photos I collect with my fun digital camera. Do go to my PHOTO ALBUM for more.

In these last years, I've spent much time doing caretaking.
- First my husband after his debilitating pedestrian/auto accident, followed by the cancer which ended his life in 1997,
- then my sister, with whom I stayed while she died of colon cancer at home, and
- my daugher, after she lost her leg in a motorcycle accident.
- my friend, after he had emergency surgery in Arizona while on his first snowbird trip.
- Eventually, I hope to have a section for each of these courageous people.
If you like this site, let me know!