I have few natural talents, but producing anxiety is right up there. It doesn’t take much to get the hamster wheel spinning – a medical test, taking a flight, meeting a new group of people. But having had this affliction all my life, I’ve gotten (if not good) at least better about relieving the […]
The vet turned to me, his eyes compassionate. “Are you ready?” In one hand, he held the shaved paw of my cat Rocky. In the other was a needle. I looked at Rocky, and to my relief, he seemed serene. Maybe he didn’t know what was happening. Maybe he did. I looked at this […]
Ladies, I heard it the other day. Donovan’s soft voice sang, “Wear Your Love like Heaven” on Youtube. I was taken back to psychedelic posters, mini skirts, and girlfriends crying over the rumor, “Paul is dead”. Here are eight items that might also bring you back to the late 1960’s… Jean Nate Lotion – […]
They still haunt me. I catch glimpses of large Christmas firs in other people’s living rooms, aglow with lights and shiny ornaments. I picture wreaths and bows and poinsettias and give a sigh. That’s what my living room used to look like. But time moved on and our family has gone through three distinct […]
I used to mentor an adorable teenage girl. Once a week, I’d take her out somewhere, her choice. Inevitably, her eyes would light up. “Let’s go to the mall!” she’d say, all atwitter. I’d smile, but inside die a little. I hated the mall. Then I’d feel guilty. As a female, aren’t I supposed to […]
My 80-something year old mother has come to live with us — whether for a long time or short — its up to her. I love having her here. I haven’t lived with my mom in 40 years. At first we were out of practice, but now it feels like we picked right up […]
Don’t hate me ladies, but I have the best deal in town. My son Paul loves to cook. And he’s good at it. I, on the other hand, don’t love cooking. In the old days I cursed the sight of the stove each night. Now I sometimes go a week without touching it, thanks to […]
I admit it. I eavesdrop sometimes. I try not to, but can’t help it. And my favorite place for eavesdropping is our local java joint. I’m there for lunch an embarrassing amount of time. (Okay, almost every day). I bring my laptop and work. But here’s the interesting thing. Fascinating insights can be gleaned […]
She’s crazy. She’s ruthless. She doesn’t care what anyone thinks. She lives by her own rules. No, I’m not talking about Madonna, but I am talking about a different kind of girl. Picture a female brought up without any gender conditioning. Picture my Yorkie, Libby. Here are 6 ways I admire her “Women who […]
