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This week I had dinner with some friends from my working days. I was close to all them. We shared secrets and worries and heart breaks. We supported each other during the bad times and counseled each other gently. We … Continue reading
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Who said retired people live quiet, sedentary lives? They would be wrong…so wrong! When I was in my 40s, my former in-laws, who were in their 70s, were an amazing couple. They traveled, owned and lived at a beach house … Continue reading
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We alter activities to meet our changing needs as we age. (At least we do if we’re smart!) For example, I still love shoe shopping but I’m content to limit myself to two hours max and fondling (that’s the shoes … Continue reading
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We have been in our home for many years. The landscaping has finally grown. The trees give shade. There is a homey feeling about all that. As we look at other homes in an attempt to downsize, I am turned … Continue reading
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None of it was my fault. It usually isn’t. After all these years the beloved husband doesn’t understand the impact of words. Over the weekend he commented that I haven’t bought shoes in a long time. That comment swirled around … Continue reading
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We have a really “nice” supermarket nearby. It has fabulous produce, ready-made food and a bistro. Shopping is nice. I would even call it fun. There is a nice drugstore section with enough cosmetics to keep me busy for hours. … Continue reading
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Nostalgia – The internet has been full of Patrick Swayze videos this week. I watched the dance screen from Dirty Dancing with Jennifer Grey. I forgot how young and hot he was. I also forgot how young and hot I was. … Continue reading
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Last week I blogged about our impromptu porch furniture purchase. (If you missed it, click here.) Now we have six weeks to decide what to do with the old furniture. It’s nice and in good condition. (The cats never puked … Continue reading
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Not giving them up! – Life is returning to normal after the thumb surgery. (I was released from rehab! Yay!) However, now that I have been wearing yoga pants for almost eight weeks, I’m not giving them up. I purchased … Continue reading
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The beloved husband decided to buy new pants. He lost weight a year or two back and never replaced this dress pants (which he rarely wears since retirement). Unfortunately this is after he wore clown pants to his class reunion. … Continue reading
