How I Survived Automatic Toilets, Cheetos Stains, and Yacht Rock
Learn to outsmart automatic toilets, dodge Cheetos stains, and discover the world of Yacht Rock.
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Oct 264 min read
Rushing the Holidays - Christmas Ads Before Halloween
Rushing the Holidays - I’m bombarded with Christmas ads and it's not even Halloween
Oct 134 min read
Hurricane Preparedness: Polyanna versus Boy Scout
My niece was puzzled at my calmness when I was helping her clean up after a minor disaster. She asked if I was Pollyanna, which surprised...
Jul 134 min read
Downsizing Debacles
Funny thing about downsizing. You think you've done a good job, only to find out you still have too much stuff and regret losing some stuff
Feb 44 min read
Shifting Habits - from Blueberry Smoothies to Onion Rings
Habits are strange things. Some you do on purpose, like wiping your shoes on the doormat as you enter a house. Some are unconscious.
Jan 143 min read
Do You Prefer Roots or Routes?
Roots or Routes: Do you like to hunker down in one quiet place or enjoy the bustle of big cities? Is travel your anathema or delight?
Dec 31, 20234 min read
Losing Things: Lost in (a Small) Space
It’s so frustrating to lose things, especially things you had in your hands moments ago.
Dec 17, 20234 min read
Holiday Traditions
Holiday traditions vary among families. From tree decorating to holiday dinner, each family has their favorite traditions. What are yours?
Nov 19, 20234 min read
My Gratitude List
Experts say you should keep a gratitude list or journal to relieve stress, be happier, and be more mindful. To me, adding another daily task
Nov 12, 20233 min read
Things for Seniors to Worry About
Living in the sunshine state, we Floridians worry about alligators, Florida panthers, pythons, and believe it or not, puppies. Puppies?
Oct 15, 20234 min read
Hours Without Power = Boredom
Recently our power was off for two hours. The lights flickered several times. Then we heard snap, crackle, and POP our power was gone.
Sep 3, 20234 min read
What Would You Name?
A magazine article featured a man who had an asteroid named after him. I thought, if you could name anything, What would you name?
Aug 13, 20234 min read
One of Those Days
It was one of those days when everything went wrong. Can anything make the day go better?
Aug 6, 20235 min read
Photographs and Memories
In search of storage space, I sifted through hundreds of photos, painfully choosing which to keep. I felt like I was losing some of my life
Jul 9, 20234 min read
When Traveling - I Miss My Bathroom Most
To paraphrase a Florida TV ad, when traveling I miss my bathroom most. I miss my comfort-height toilet. Includes other bathroom issues.
Jul 1, 20234 min read
Stop and Smell the Roses
They say you should stop and smell the roses. But I can’t smell them anymore. What happened to the fragrance of yore?
Jun 24, 20235 min read
Crazy Collections
Our grandmas collected paper bags, strings, and rubber bands. I collect pizza tables. What crazy collections do you have?
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Celebrate Nature Photography Day
Get your phones and cameras ready. Thursday, June 15, is Nature Photography Day, the day the North American Nature Photography...
Jun 4, 20234 min read
No Peace with Leaf Blowers
I thought retirement was going to be a time of relaxation, peace, and quiet. It is. Except on Tuesdays, when the landscaping crew comes.
May 7, 20235 min read
Lost Sock Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 9 is Lost Sock Memorial Day. You are supposed to have a minute of silence for all those lost socks, then throw out their...
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