Fall’s here in New England and I’m happy. Yes, spring is lovely and summer’s fun. Even old man winter has his icy grandeur. But nothing compares to autumn’s beauty and majesty. And though this season comes at a price, I still love it for these five reasons…. Leaves – In Connecticut, we’re treated to […]
Like Sisyphus rolling that rock up the hill, only to have it tumble back down, Randy and I have been having the same arguments for years. They’ve become as predictable as the sun rising. And although small, these issues never seem to get resolved. Here they are in no particular order… Thermostat drama—In almost […]
We all come to times in life when there’s an obstacle we can’t get around. No matter what we do, we can’t find a solution. That’s when sometimes we turn to a higher power. And if we’re lucky, in the quietest, most miraculous way, the answer comes. This happened to my son, Paul. When […]
(Hint: They’re all mentioned in the Best of the Boomer Blogs a new feature on Musings, Rants & Scribbles. Every few weeks we’ll have a compilation of these wonderful, wise, and witty writers…) In “Live it up now!” Carol Cassara encourages us at A Healing Spirit, in her post, “Why You Should Eat the Cupcake. Today.” On […]
I admit it. My terrier Libby needs work. Like the misbehaving child in school, I see where my “slight spoiling” has created a great sense of entitlement in this little Yorkie. I’ve had her over four years and you’d think I would’ve taught this animal better by now. How bad a wild child is […]
We all have that place. The one we return to…maybe every year, maybe every ten. It sustains and restores and comforts us. For me, that place is Cape Cod. The drive over the Sagamore Bridge is more than crossing the Cape Cod Canal. It’s a trip into the past, the present, and even the […]
I had an unexpected thought watching Queen Elizabeth on television the other day. I realized that I’ll be sad when she passes. I don’t say that about many public figures, especially monarchs, but she’s the only Queen of England I’ve ever known. When she dies (and who knows, she may not, considering how well she’s […]
Hard to believe, almost four years have passed since Dad died. Four winters, springs, summers, and falls have come and gone. He was a good father and we were close. I thought his death would become easier with time, but instead it gets harder. Numbness eventually turned to grief, but each time I think of […]
It hurts not having a cat. I’ve had felines all my life and love everything (well, almost everything) about them. I love their soft fur. I love the way they undulate while walking on their toes. I love their need for cuddling. My cat Rocky died three months ago and I’m still grieving. So […]
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