In an interesting chain of events, I had another view of female comparing. I was having lunch with a new friend today and she shared this story: Dianne was staying in a small village in Tibet. One day she decided to go to the next biggest town and visit the hot baths…a place that is not exactly an American spa,… Read More
Clumsy cute
Booker and I were out for a walk and as the wind picked up he spotted an oak leaf bumbling across the road. The papery sound combined with random bounces was irresistible. He spurted forward hoping to attack the ferocious saber-toothed leaf-thing, but his hind legs weren’t in sync with his front and he took a tumble. Somewhat surprised, he… Read More
Comparisons
Am I the only woman who compares herself to women of a like age? The other day I was watching the news and commented to my husband that Ann Curry (NBC) doesn’t have any facial wrinkles. How does she do that? He grunted and said, “You don’t have wrinkles either.” Well, that was the wrong thing to say no matter… Read More
On a jet plane…
My husband left to visit his son and family in North Carolina today. I always celebrate his resolution to stay connected. It keeps his heart whole, and eases the worries he has when he is unable to look into his son’s face directly. His absence leaves me feeling a bit fractured. My smile is more measured, and my heart pines…. Read More
Language of the sole…shoes
Shoes! I love them. Maybe a little too much at times, but what the heck. I have to laugh at my reckless journey from “who cares how much they hurt as long as they look good” years, to the current, “I still want them to be cute, but no pain” years. I’m not sure when I decided blisters were a… Read More
Pets
Melee is my daughter Sasha’s cat. He was a selected from a shelter and is now making their house a home. I think the lessons we can learn from Melee include: Never put off eating when the kibble is there before you. Even if you’ve just eaten three pounds of kibble, there is always a chance there might be a… Read More
Card carrying oldster
I was searching for birthday cards for two of my female friends today. There is no shortage of cards that make fun of the aging process, and some people do take offense. It is known as ageism–one of the last safe non-PC areas. I, however, tend not to get upset about the jabs and jokes. I think successful aging comes… Read More
A forward to ponder going forward…
I recieved an e-mail forward from a friend with the following, I would love to give credit to the author, but no one was listed: Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection,… Read More
Bird Mosaic
In an effort to make up for a delayed spring, Mother Nature has sent an “I’m Sorry” note in the form of colorful birds. In a rare still moment, I gazed into our brown back yard and watched the performance at the bird feeders. Swooping, cawing, and nervously looking about, brightly feathered birds gave their bawdy dance to an appreciative… Read More
Variety
The grumblings of hardy Minnesotans can be heard far and wide. We love our state, but winter has overstayed its welcome this year. This morning I went outside to fill the bird feeders (they are hungry little music boxes!), and was greeted by a snow shower. My first reaction was, “Noooooo! It’s almost May for crying out loud!” (” For… Read More
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