Hello Mom? It’s me!

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I always miss my mom. Some days I miss her more than others. Sometimes I would love to share something with her. Other times I miss her views on life (always amusing but on target). I miss her unconditional love. … Continue reading

Some thoughts on aging

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My mother often yelled at the TV, especially regarding older actors/actresses. “Boy they look old!” Or “What happened to them? They used to be handsome/gorgeous!” It was baffling to me because they were her age. Contemporaries. They didn’t look any older than she … Continue reading

Reflections on the young and the not so young

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Seems like I was young just last week. Or was it the week before? Could it have been that different? The granddaughters were here for their annual visit. They have grown exponentially. Both are almost as tall as I am. … Continue reading

Random 5 for October 15 – Drive-through, courtesy, ponds, friends, aging

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I knew it would happen – Nothing is more annoying than sitting in a drive through when the car in front doesn’t move up. They have their head in their crotch looking at their cell phone. Not only do they … Continue reading

Computers Part Deux or Trois or I’m a Princess

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This is the last post on computers. I promise. Maybe. Then again… If you followed this saga, you remember that I decided to get a small portable computer so I wouldn’t be stuck inside on lovely days. I did a … Continue reading

Aging isn’t for sissies or hypochondriacs

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No it isn’t! Weird stuff happens to your body. Stuff you can’t explain. For years you are a healthy person then all of a sudden you feel something when you swallow. Or there’s a suspicious looking thing on your leg. … Continue reading

Invisibility, another side effect of aging

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This is not about some super-secret invisible avenger who comes to the aid of the distressed. It’s about people who you don’t see. People standing right in front of you that are easy to ignore. It doesn’t just happen to homeless … Continue reading

The Sister-in-law Chronicles – the TV

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These are stories from my sister-in-law’s convalescence from a broken arm and the resulting shoulder replacement. She’s an amazing 87 year old who worries about the damnedest things. After she broke her arm there was a lot to do to … Continue reading

Being prepared

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One of my family members had a bad fall this week. It’s not terminal but there will be a long haul to get back to where they were. Sometimes you don’t get back all your functionality. There is that ’cause and … Continue reading

The clock is ticking

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Time is an illusion.” — Albert Einstein “The older you get, the faster time flies.” — My Mom She also said “You’ll be sorry!” when I was wishing for a distant event to happen. (Like Christmas when I was six!) … Continue reading