I flipped by the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” the other day and made a bold, if not foolhardy, decision. I decided to check in on the show after not watching for ten years. Like an anthropology experiment, there were several interesting findings… What’s changed? Everyone’s divorced. Even those couples who started out seemingly […]
It seemed a simple enough plan. My husband Randy wanted to see the new documentary about Paul McCartney, “Man on the Run” at the local theater. He bought tickets online and a few days later, we zoomed off to the 7:00 p.m. show. Except… I found out the Connecticut Department of Transportation recently changed […]
Excerpt from “Tail Wags and Whiskers…” “…Although Rocky interacted with me and the boys fine, he ignored Randy. And, I mean, he acted completely indifferent to my husband. Whereas our other cats had always been up for one of Randy’s pats or games, Rocky darted away if Randy tried to touch him. Even worse, […]
Sometimes doing little things can help in life as much as doing big things. The other day, I realized how daily online solving of the New York Times’ mini crossword puzzle (as opposed to the regular puzzle) has reinforced five important life lessons… Slowing down – There’s one way to ensure I do bad […]
The other day I came across a picture of our old tabby Rocky who loved nothing more than stretching, languishing, and being comfy—constantly. My God, I thought, that’s how I’ve become in my old age. Okay, maybe not quite that blasé, but here are four ways I’ve become more “feline.” Can you relate? Needing safety—Its […]
The world has been chaotic lately, to say the least. Most of us try and find peace and beauty wherever we can. Luckily, because of my mother’s favorite hobby, peace and beauty are just a windowpane away. This all started with one bird feeder on our back deck. And then, things took flight from there. […]
My adult son Paul was recently ticketed for not coming to a complete halt at a stop sign. Hearing this, my motherly instincts immediately leapt into action—even though he’s grown, and it was hardly armed robbery. “Pay attention,” I warned him. “They’re everywhere these days. You should be vigilant.” A week later, on a late […]
Excerpt from “Tail Wags and Whiskers…” “…I took a deep breath. I could walk away, but I’d be back, probably tomorrow. And what if this beautiful gray and tan tabby kitty was gone? “I’ll take her,” I said to the saleswoman. The lady nodded and smiled, no doubt thinking I’d been the easiest sale […]
Let’s face it: most of us were at the height of youthful beauty in our twenties—those flawless faces, luscious hair, and toned waists. And yet, why were those years also filled with such angst and uncertainty? Alas, valuable lessons come with age. Here are five I wish I knew at 23. You Might Not Be […]
