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I AM Relaxed

November 22, 2014 By Gail

Tiny needles, inserted strategically on my body, made me look like a living voodoo doll. The mosquito-like pricks of pain quickly subsided, but I needed to be aware incase I accidently moved and dislodged one or two. I tried to relax into the moment, but it wasn’t happening. The acupuncturist, Diane, is excellent at what she does. My current issues… Read More

Filed Under: The Best Part Of My Day

Lip Service

November 21, 2014 By Gail

I slid the container of pet odor/urine remover across the counter. The cashier, a woman about my age, looked at the product and then me. “Oh oh. This can’t be good.” I sighed with the weight and frustration that comes with needing to buy urine remover. “We have a cat with issues.” The cashier nodded in a knowing way. “I… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

Sometimes You Don’t Need A Mirror To See Yourself

Sometimes You Don’t Need A Mirror To See Yourself

November 15, 2014 By Gail

I saw this on a friend’s email and burst out laughing. Sigh.  

Filed Under: The Best Part Of My Day

My Boobs Are Healthy

November 14, 2014 By Gail

If it is possible to smoosh my boobs more tightly, contort my upper body more painfully, and endure the unrealistic command to “relax,” I cannot imagine it. Reluctantly I agreed to have a mammogram lately, and my breasts still hurt. So does my faith in our traditional medical system. I’m one of these rebellious women who question the health benefits… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

Small Towns, Big Hearts, Part 2

November 8, 2014 By Gail

Noooo! I had minutes to run my errands because the repair man was due at our house…sometime. Don’t you just hate those days where you are held hostage? The repair person will be there sometime between Nov. and 2016. Well, that’s how it feels anyway. I had about thirty minutes to get into town, complete my tasks, and get back… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging

Jiggly Thighs? Pffft

November 8, 2014 By Gail

The following quote, by Anne Lamott, was the best part of my day. I have been guilty for far too long of allowing my imperfections to keep me from living life with joy and curiosity. How about you? Oh my God, what if you wake up some day, and you’re 65, or 75, and you never got your memoir or… Read More

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