I think there’s a special place in heaven for certain humans. Sometimes it’s easy not to notice what they do or take their gifts for granted. But more and more, when I see them, I want to say thank you. The hard-working people who bring us things – Amazon, groceries, FedEx trucks, UPS. We […]
I was walking through my yard recently when I spied spring’s first bumblebees. So adorable, fat, and furry, they buzzed around our crab apple tree. Seeing them made me happy. I love these little yellow and black striped insects. Unlike wasps and yellow jackets, bumblebees seem almost…well, cuddly. Which led me to wonder: can […]
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 […]
