A few years back I read an interesting article on New Year’s resolutions. The author suggested that, instead of resolving to do more in the coming year, one should do less. It’s like the scene in the movie Birdcage when they are turning the apartment into a straight-looking residence, and Val says, “Don’t add; subtract.”Continue reading “I Hereby Resolve…”
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Ah, Freedom! (Non-Political)
A story I mention in my memoir, Immaculate Misconceptions: Tales of Catholic School: in the sixth grade I had a nun named Sister Ada. She was quite old, and at times, when perched on her stool behind the lectern, she would stop talking, pause, and then belch audibly. After another pause, she’d say, “I’m sorry,Continue reading “Ah, Freedom! (Non-Political)”
Shooooooesahhh!
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. My title refers to the character of Jen on the show The IT Crowd where she tries to get her not-very-observant tech support co-workers to notice her new toe-mangling heels. As for my shoes, I frequently observe to myself, when looking inContinue reading “Shooooooesahhh!”
Kid At Heart?
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? I received a text from my cousin Bill right before Halloween. He asked if I was going to “haunt the yard” on October 31st. It’s like he blew the dust off a long forgotten memory; I suddenly recalled the two of us running around theContinue reading “Kid At Heart?”
Tears of Laughter, But…
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? There’s not been any tears of joy for years. I’m not sure joy has been an emotion I’ve experienced for awhile. I’d like to feel that, but real life has intruded in such a way that that has not been possible. I will pivot here andContinue reading “Tears of Laughter, But…”
Promises…In the Dark…
How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you? I’m standing in a completely dark room. There might be a power blackout. Or it could be a dungeon. Perhaps the person in front of me is blindfolded. In any case, she asks, “What do you look like?” “Tall. Incredibly handsome. A luscious headContinue reading “Promises…In the Dark…”
Aged Like a Fine What?
What do you think gets better with age? They say wine gets better with age. It can also go sour. I guess it depends on how you store and treat your bottles. The same is true of human beings. The cosmetic ad that proclaimed, “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better” assumed the application ofContinue reading “Aged Like a Fine What?”
Apokalypse Soon?
What are you most worried about for the future? When I retired, I planned on travel and creative projects. I’m working on both. But always nagging somewhere are fears for the future. And not those little things like cancer or knee transplants. Global things. Worldwide, there’s global climate change. Grow a garden and you canContinue reading “Apokalypse Soon?”
Favorite Emojis?
What are your favorite emojis? What a nice prompt! 😘 I actually don’t use that many emojis. 😔 When they first appeared as emoticons, I did the typical smiley face 🙂 or frowny face 😦 in emails. And of course there’s the flirty one. 😉 For loving messages there’s always the ❤️, especially with catsContinue reading “Favorite Emojis?”
Hell’s Bells!
What makes you nervous? My post title comes from something my Great-Aunt Catherine used to say. She was likely in her 60s, and we would occasionally visit her. She was the “rich aunt,” in the big house outside of town. Her husband made his money in trucking, and so they had the large manse, theContinue reading “Hell’s Bells!”
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