I will be 62 years old this year. This shouldn’t be a momentous occasion. It’s not 67 – when one is eligible for your full share of the Social Security you’ve been paying into for 50 years. It’s not 65 – when you can get on Medicare. It’s not 60 – when you’ve crossed into…
Read MoreThe Best Time in Life
We spent time with our grandchildren on Friday, much as we do every week. Eric is retired, and I’m able to work remotely. This enables me to work my schedule around having a day to just enjoy being grandparents. Our day consisted of the following: Somehow, that short list filled six hours. We drove the…
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My Grateful Workout
I read a report recently regarding the positive effects of gratitude. Research is finding a link between gratitude and not only our emotions but our physical well being. Since strokes and heart attacks are in my genetic background, I’ll take any edge that I can, especially when it doesn’t involve running. Apparently those that are…
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Imperfect Pieces
I celebrated my fifty-fifth birthday yesterday. I am five years past qualifying for an AARP card and just moved into getting 10% off at Ross every Tuesday. Life is good…especially on Tuesdays. In five years, Ben, Jerry, and Mrs. Fields get on board. This birthday celebration may be my all-time favorite…not because I received some…
Read MoreSleepless Nights
I entered a writing contest recently in the human interest category. This was the entry – definitely not in the humor direction that I typically go but very healing to write. I don’t remember ever seeing her sleep when I was growing up. I know that she must have at some point; I just have…
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Mothering, Marriage and Menopause 