Random 5 for April 5 – Aging, appointments, surgery, frogs, haircuts

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  The piggy that went to market – My nine-year-old granddaughter had a big toe tumor removed this past week. I always feel badly when children have surgery. It’s scary. I remember when I had my tonsils taken out at … Continue reading →

Looking for a home…

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The dreaded conversation has begun. The beloved husband and I have started to talk about downsizing our home. The beloved husband is in his early 70s and I (his trophy bride) am in my sixties. No need for all the … Continue reading →

Passages, now and then

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A couple of month’s back I had breakfast with an old friend. It’s someone I’ve seen two or three times in the past twenty years. Prior to that we had a close friendship. The conversation was mostly catchup because through … Continue reading →

And the winner is…

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It is award season. There are all sorts of awards — movies, television, plays, etc. There was a time I enjoyed the shows. There were the wonderful outfits and fabulous jewelry. Celebrities were sporting new hairstyles and beaus. All fun … Continue reading →

Photo shoot – government style!

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Yesterday was the day. I had to get my photo taken to renew my driver’s license. Ach! In our state, we renew every four years. I hate it. Each successive picture shows an older person. (Yes, I know that’s better … Continue reading →

And the holidays begin

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Every year I complain to the beloved husband that we don’t get invited to holiday parties. It’s true we don’t. Not because we are excluded but most of our friends no longer entertain in their home. Instead there are small … Continue reading →