Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedMarried to a Ken Doll When You’re No Barbie.I guess opposites attract, or maybe his eyesight isn’t that good? My husband has always been more formal than I am when it comes to dressing. He wears shirts that have collars; no tee shirts for this guy. …Humor4 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedShifting Gears in My SeventiesIt’s okay to let bucket lists go with no regrets. A few days ago, I wrote an article: Getting Ready for a Hiking Adventure In My Seventies. I was planning to climb Mt La Conte in Tennessee for a second time. It didn’t happen. …Acceptance3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedI’m Worried I’m getting Dementia or WorseHow could I forget to use an everyday item? Last night I was sitting watching TV with my husband — our regular activity after a full day. About 10 PM, I usually start to get ready for bed. The first thing I do is take out my upper denture. Without…Aging3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·PinnedThe Jobs I Took After Retiring from My Career“It has to be fun” was my motto for almost fifteen years. — I retired from a career in accounting at age 52. I had come into an inheritance and said farewell to numbers, spreadsheets and deadlines. No longer did I have to bring work home or dread Mondays. I always wanted to start my own pet sitting business, so I looked into…Fun3 min read
2 days agoWhat are the Odds That a Hundred-Year-Old Tree Would Fall on My Car?Author’s photo of “Beloved Tree” When we bought our home, one of the biggest attractions was this big, beautiful tree in the front yard that shaded our property and neighbors. …Trees4 min read
5 days agoWhy I Stopped Going to AA After Many Years of AttendanceIt was time for a change, but would it keep me sober? I went to Alcoholics Anonymous for almost twenty years. I was scared I might pick up a drink again if I stopped going. As they say in AA, “Meeting Makers Make It,” it terrified me to do differently. …Sobriety3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·5 days agoA Sense of Humor Goes a Long Way Dealing with my Body TodayCrow’s Feet Prompt #3 Our Aging Bodies The other day I saw a picture of me in a bathing suit seventeen years ago. There was something odd about my shape then. I had a waistline. …Aging2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·6 days agoGiving Away My Free Sectional Was Not Worth ItGetting scammed was not part of the transaction I intended. — Remember in the good ole days when you would call in an ad for selling items in the Classified Section of your local newspaper? All you did was include your phone number for inquiries. Usually, the transaction went relatively smoothly. It was a win-win situation. I’d rather have a root…Craigslist4 min read
Jun 13Say that You had Sex in a Car, not a Bed when Contracting a STD.A woman is awarded $5.2 million from Geico for her fling. I love Geico commercials; their advertising people do a great job. I can see a future commercial now, “Save 15% on your car insurance by keeping your pants on in your car.” Yes, a woman had sex with a…Std3 min read
Jun 9Creative Suggestions on How to Get the Most Out of Your Gas Mileage in These Inflationary TimesDon’t listen to Triple-A; these ideas are much better. I think they should have a blood plasma donation center at each pump these days. Take our blood, and your donation goes towards what goes into your gas tank. …Increase Gas Mileage3 min read