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
5 hours agoA Letter to Archbishop Salvatore CordileoneDenying Nancy Pelosi communion was the first mistake he made. To Archbishop Cordileone, Bravo! You’ve taken your stand and showed whose boss regarding Christ’s work by denying Nancy Pelosi communion in San Francisco. Pelosi is promoting the grave evil of Abortion. …Abortion3 min read
7 hours ago“Short People Have No Reason to Live.” Randy Newman Should Be Put in a Garbage Compactor for Writing that Song.Humor I hate that song. So, I’ve got short legs and short everything else. Randy Newman was so freakin funny when he wrote it. I’m not laughing, you asshole. I am so sick of being discriminated against for being short. When my 6’2” grandson pats me on the head, I…Humor3 min read
3 days agoWould You Eat the Same Thing Every day for 50 Years?A Wisconsin man has eaten a Big Mac every day since May 17, 1972. I could never eat the same food every day. I love pizza, the kind you can buy in New York and New Jersey. My mouth waters just thinking about it, but after a few days, I’m…Donald Gorske4 min read
Published in Boomers, Bitches, and Babes·4 days agoSeventeen and Pregnant in 1966.Not a great time in my life. — I graduated high school in June of 1966. I hadn’t gotten my period for a couple of months and realized I might be pregnant. There were no at-home pregnancy tests in those days. …Teen Pregnancy3 min read
6 days agoI Swear My Husband Eats His Toiletries.I should own stock in Proctor and Gamble. Last night, I was getting a shopping list together when my husband said he needed toothpaste — again? He goes through toothpaste like no one I’ve ever met. When my husband applies it to his toothbrush, it looks like he has his…Toiletry2 min read
6 days agoI Gave into Going a Size Larger Today.What a relief it is! I read an article by Lee J. Bentch and his annual practice of trying on clothes and tossing what no longer fits him or what he doesn’t want anymore and donating it to charity. The American Vets are picking up bagged clothing by the curb…Humor3 min read