Road trips — It’s all about emergency planning!

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When I was young road trips were about the destination. They were about the companions with whom you were traveling. It was all about the fun. Think about Woodstock. Was anyone there worried about food, water or bathrooms? Joints or … Continue reading →

The times they are a changing!

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Bob Dylan isn’t the only one singing that tune. Things change. Stuff goes in and out of favor, like hula hoops and bell bottoms. Like big hair and shoulder pads (dang! I love those shoulder pads!). Most are innocuous. There are … Continue reading →

Belonging to a club with feisty members!

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People with similarities clump together like flies on a rotting carcass. Men do it all the time with their colleges, fraternities and sports. Women do it – scrapbooking, gourmet cooking, children of a certain age — you hit one of their … Continue reading →

Appreciating the simple

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There is something soothing about simple. It’s peaceful and you know what to expect. Occasionally it’s tedious and boring but every once in a while there is nothing so rejuvenating as a simple routine. It helps you through the hard … Continue reading →

Passages – Medical Edition

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Egad! They are all younger than me! How did this happen? My last contemporary doctor — Yesterday I had an appointment with my cancer surgeon. I have an annual check-up with him and have been his patient for 10 years. … Continue reading →

Winter blues and prom gown fantasies

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I am suffering from a strange case of empty nest syndrome. My in-box isn’t dinging off the charts. The sales emails that I received during the holiday season have stopped. No more free shipping with some percentage off. No more … Continue reading →