After 45 years of marriage, you get to know someone well. Although I have things I do better than Randy (running the house comes to mind), he has his own unique skill set. Here are the top 5 talents that always make me a little envious… Looking on the bright side – I can bring […]
“…For all Floyd’s bravado, playing baseball and suavely sauntering through the playgroups, he wasn’t without his neuroses. One time, I opened our front door and the cat came exploding into the house, crouching in terror under a chair. Randy and I hurried to look out the window, expecting to see a coyote pack or rabid […]
Anxiety seems to be creeping in everywhere. You can literally feel it in the air. But there’s a creature in our house who teaches my husband, mom, and me every day how to relax, stay chill, and hang loose. She’s our Yorkie Libby and here are four things she does to keep herself (and us) […]
Do you sometimes wake with a feeling of unease? Seventy is only a few years away and starting to wink at me like some strange guy at a singles bar. I’m both wary and intrigued. But here are five things that help me overcome that “running out of runway” feeling. Seeing positive role models […]
It started out as any other walk with my terrier, Libby. A balmy, early spring day, we took our usual stroll down our driveway, along the main road, and then a quick right onto the quiet, dead-end street next door. That’s when I saw it, or I should say them. The sight assaulted my eyes. […]
“…I had forgotten how loyal dogs were. According to Randy and the kids, when I go to the mailbox, Ren climbs onto the love seat in front of the living room window and anxiously scans my every move, whining with worry. When I come back with the mail three minutes later, he greets me […]
After over four decades of entertaining, I’ve learned a few things from the trenches. I used to have great energy as a hostess, but as the years have moved along, that stamina has waned. I still love seeing family and friends, but have learned interesting ways to make getting together easier… Take-out for dinner – […]
Sometimes we work hard, but don’t receive the outcome we want. Other times we toil and are rewarded in wonderful ways. This happened to my son Paul when he and I went into Manhattan recently. We dined in the world-famous restaurant, La Bernardin. In his late twenties, Paul took a job at an upscale […]
“…On the weekend, I brought Randy to meet Simon at the kennel. After observing all ten dogs in the lineup, my husband stood before Simon’s cage. Simon looked back, giving his best eager smile and wagging tail. “So, this is the one,” Randy whispered. His voice had a You’ve got to be kidding tone. He […]
Lots of people dislike winter and I get that—shorter days, freezing temps, driving on ice and snow. But despite these hardships, this season is not without its gifts. Six beautiful ones come to mind… Coziness—Winter is an introvert’s dream. We don’t have to feel guilty about not being outside, sun-worshiping, moving, and looking busy. Add […]
