When I realized what was on my plate it was all I could do not to run to the bathroom and throw-up my lunch. I wanted to slap my tongue and sanitize my mouth, or visa versa, or both. Gross is NOT a big enough word. Allow me to explain… One of the joys of having a home garden is… Read More
Mid-life Transitions 2: Identity Changes
Do you remember the first time a fresh-faced high school kid at the grocery store asked if you wanted paper or plastic, Ma’am? I do, and I was a little shocked. Ma’am? Me? That’s my mom or my grandma! Well, menopause is a bit like that too. In some ways it sneaks up on you and the world seems to… Read More
Never Tug That Tuft Of Hair
Booker trotted along side of me as we jumped mud puddles and dodged friendly neighbors driving cars too fast down the gravel road. They always wave as if saying “Hi,” but I’m never quite sure. Maybe it’s more of a “Get you next time!” gesture as they zoom around the corner. As I observed Ma Nature’s handiwork…a new and… Read More
Menopause: A Portal not a Punishment
Ah, menopause. With 38 million baby-boomer women now in midlife or beyond, the subject of menopause is no longer one kept to hushed conversations over a second pitcher of margaritas and a platter of nachos. Unlike our mothers or grandmothers, Boomer women and those following in our paths want to talk about what we’re experiencing. Maybe we seek opportunities to… Read More
Mother of the Bride, Lesson Two
I ate a light brunch in anticipation of the afternoon’s offerings. My daughter and her fiancé were in town to do a “tasting†at the caterers for their upcoming wedding. Back in my day—not quite horse and carriage, but not uber $$$, glitz and glamor either—I don’t recall ever hearing about food tastings for weddings. My parents hired the local… Read More
Sweet Little Nothings
I juggled my purse, my laptop, and a disposable pan filled with my secret-recipe chocolate chip cookies all while praying I wouldn’t do a face-plant as I entered the car dealership. Ryan, my knowledgeable Audi service guy, greeted me with a wave and a smile. As I slid the pan over the counter he tilted his head. “You didn’t have… Read More
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