“What goes around, comes around”.
I began life with elongated tendons in my feet. This required heavy, steel braces to be worn for the first three years of life. I’m talking steel from back in the 50’s. Heavy, large and
Read More
It’s Not Like I Thought It Would Be
It’s not like I thought it would be. This is not how I envisioned getting older. I thought I would have more time to do things like traveling across America in an RV, learning how
Read More
“Hi, I’m So Proud to Be Here!”
As I age I have noticed that some of my outfits are fast becoming like Minnie Pearl’s from the television show Hee Haw. I have on a blousy blouse with a peasant skirt and sneakers.
Read More
Are you a Weeble too?
Thad and I wobble when we walk. And I have affectionately and with humor called us “Mr. & Mrs. Weebles”. Remember the Weebles? They are a range of children’s roly-poly toys which were introduced in
Read More
Like a Rooster
There is a ceramic rooster than sits on my patio with its wings spread and its head held high. Roosters are known for their strength, power and protection. This rooster’s colors are those of a
Read More
A Challenging Gift
You have to wonder why people give you certain gifts. Is there a message in the gift? What exactly are they trying to tell you? Perhaps its more devious than that – like a challenge
Read More
In Celebration of My Birthday
I turn 71 yesterday. I didn’t think I would make it to this age. But here I am. One of my favorite sayings is from Mark Twain: “Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been”.
Read More
Isn’t It Time Yet?
It’s been a season. Actually its been several seasons – two years of seasons to be exact. Medical Mayhem has been a constant in our lives and has become a “new normal”. Are you there
Read More
I’m not a Doctor but Sometimes I Play One in Real Life
Just like one shouldn’t be their own litigating attorney; one should not be their own doctor. Having said that there are times when you have to put on a stethoscope and really get involved in
Read More
Define “Pillage”
I don’t know about you but this is what Thad and I look like every Sunday afternoon…Better living through chemistry, eh?!?!?!
Read More
I’m growing old. Now I know how to
I’m growing old. Now I know how to. (Grilling is part of it.) by CHARLES BLOW Charles M. Blow is a columnist for the New York Times. I ran across this post and I
Read More
Whatever You Do, Don’t Shoot Your Husband
Thad and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We spent a quiet day as he was recovering from a second shoulder surgery. While they say the 50th is celebrated by exchanging items of Gold,
Read More