Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” ― Mark Twain I didn’t think much about the car approaching from behind. As a young girl, my worldview was secure and small. People were all friendly, mostly consisting of family and neighbors. On this day I had decided to walk… Read More
“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” — John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontentment June, June, June, I mused. When did I last give Booker his flea and tick stuff? Moving to the calendar I flipped back to May’s dates and activities. Dang, I hadn’t jotted down the deed. Usually, I… Read More
“They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning.” ― Clint Eastwood Shockingly, I sometimes get on my husband’s nerves. I suspect you’re thinking that’s ridiculous, but, yeppers, apparently, I manage. In my defense, I used to be a lot less, um, observed, because he was at work, or at choir, or having lunch with… Read More
“While you’ll feel compelled to charge forward it’s often a gentle step back that will reveal to you where you and what you truly seek.” ― Rasheed Ogunlaru I took myself on a date today. Isn’t it strange that I felt as though I was cheating on my husband? Seriously? Cheating by doing something for me? Yes, I felt that way…. Read More
“I am committing suicide by cigarette,” I replied. She thought that was reasonably funny. I didn’t. I thought it was hideous that I should scorn life that much, sucking away on cancer sticks.” ― Kurt Vonnegut My husband and I pulled into the cemetery, hoping the thick gray clouds would hold off the rain awhile longer. My brother and sister-in-law… Read More
Persistent online fraud is here to stay. At least that’s according to data from Forter, an e-commerce fraud-prevention company, in its annual Fraud Attack Index 2017 My “spidey senses” were tingling. A man had contacted me, via email, with the following message: Hello There, My name is Bill Jack from Oklahoma. I actually observed… Read More
“I consider the 70s to be the youth of old age. So all you women out there who are afraid of getting older, just keep your orgasms in place, eat a lot of vegetables, take exercise, and you’ll be fine.” – Dr.Betty Dodson I missed it. I. Missed. It. Unable to make May’s Accidental Friends book club meeting,… Read More
“My sister says it’s probably a form of elder abuse, but I smoked Mom at Gin Rummy last night. Made her play for money & I’m up $10!” —Mary Closner on Facebook Here we are in May, a month in which Mother’s Day is celebrated almost as much as the Minnesota fishing opener. Well, I’m having none of that. Fabulous… Read More
“She turned to the sunlight And shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighbor: “Winter is dead. –A.A. Milne “Try not to step on them,” said my daughter. I looked across the woodland floor and sighed. The carpet of Trout Lilies was impressively thick and wide. And, ironically, I was smack dab in the middle of nature’s spring gift…. Read More
“The TV shouted an old black-and-white film he didn’t recognize, wheelchairs facing it like church pews.” ― Seré Prince Halverson, All the Winters After I don’t know about you, but I’ve long held a fear of nursing homes. There’s sadness that prevails despite cheery seasonal decorations and attempts at community. (It’s hard to play bingo when you can barely hear.)… Read More
