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'Tis the Season - For Bad TV
It was Thanksgiving week and we were surprised one of our favorite TV shows announced they were taking a break – until January. Gone. Poof!
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Holiday Treats we Love (or Hate): Mexican Wedding Cakes vs. Fruitcake
It’s the holidays, and I dream about holiday treats such as Mexican Wedding Cakes freshly baked from mom’s oven.
Dec 21, 20244 min read


'Tis the Season to Spark Joy (and Laughter)
Thinking about what brings me joy it’s great memories and the little things of everyday life. Do you have memories of things that make you s
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Searching for the Perfect Gift
Now is the season for shopping and browsing online stores, but every once in a while I get weird results when searching for the perfect gift
Dec 8, 20243 min read


How I Survived Automatic Toilets, Cheetos Stains, and Yacht Rock
Learn to outsmart automatic toilets, dodge Cheetos stains, and discover the world of Yacht Rock.
Nov 16, 20244 min read


My Daughter Thinks She's My Mother
One night at dinner my friend lamented, “My daughter thinks she’s my mother. She criticizes everything I wear. I didn't ask for her advice.
Nov 2, 20243 min read


Rushing the Holidays - Christmas Ads Before Halloween
Rushing the Holidays - I’m bombarded with Christmas ads and it's not even Halloween
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Picky Eater or Just Discerning?
Would you call yourself a picky eater? I got labeled that once when I expressed disappointment in a dish i was served.
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Hurricane Preparedness: Polyanna versus Boy Scout
My niece was puzzled at my calmness when I was helping her clean up after a minor disaster. She asked if I was Pollyanna, which surprised me. It’s the first time someone’s called me that. The definition of a Pollyanna includes being excessively cheerful or optimistic. Optimistic, yes. Cheerful—hubby might disagree. The definition then gives an example sentence: “What I am saying makes me sound like some aging Pollyanna who just wants to pretend that all is sweetness and ligh
Oct 13, 20244 min read


Pills and Commercials - the Funny Side of Aging
You know you're getting old when your pill bottles start taking over your coffee cup shelf. Looking at aspects of aging.
Oct 6, 20243 min read


Downsizing Debacles
Funny thing about downsizing. You think you've done a good job, only to find out you still have too much stuff and regret losing some stuff
Jul 13, 20244 min read


Am I getting lazier or smarter?
Am I getting lazier? Or is that what retirement is all about? Kicking back and enjoying your life after decades of working?
Jul 7, 20244 min read


The Battle of the Bulge: Senior Edition
When do I get to be bad? Dive into sugars without a care? Gobble up samples in the store like the woman in the poem Warning>
Jun 29, 20244 min read


Mold Memos and DampRid
In Florida, we're in a never-ending duel with mold. Right after we moved here, we were warned the humidity in our apartment was too high.
Jun 22, 20244 min read


Things that go Squawk in the Night
It's bad enough that seniors awaken during the night with pains and full bladders. We don't need squawking birds to add to our sleeplessness
Jun 15, 20244 min read


Calendar Challenged: A Retiree's Tale of Missed Dates and Early Arrivals
I’m calendar challenged. You'd think a retiree would have their schedule sorted, but I keep missing birthdays, events, and even doctor’s appointments. I'm not alone in this. My neighbors once dressed up for a charity event, left early for the 30-minute drive, and arrived 15 minutes ahead of time. They were the only ones there. Turns out, they were a week early! Better early than late, right? Years ago I saw on Facebook that an old friend and co-worker had passed and her wake
Jun 9, 20242 min read


Brain Dump: Why I Forget Names but Remember Nonsense
When I remember words to become better at a word game is my brain forgetting important stuff like names to make way for the new memory?
May 25, 20244 min read


Visualize the Future You: Fun or Fright?
My inbox had an email titled Visualize future versions of you: 5, 10, 30 plus years out. (1) I'm not keen on picturing myself in 30 years.
May 19, 20243 min read


The Search for a Butt-friendly Recliner
Our recliners are getting to be a pain in the butt. Literally. As we age, our furniture choices have switched from style to comfort
May 12, 20244 min read


Unopenable Packages: Designed by Geniuses or Gremlins
On Package Design Day I can’t decide if the designers are geniuses making sleek packages or gremlins laughing at seniors opening them,
May 4, 20244 min read
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