Yearly Archives: 2023
The Last Noel
Dear Readers, I hope you enjoy this Christmas story which I originally shared several years ago. This memory still moves me. In the waning afternoon sun on a Christmas Eve many years ago, my daughter, husband, and I anticipated a … Continue reading
Saving Soap
No, this isn’t a “hack” on how to rescue or conserve soap. I’m finally coming clean. I love soap. I collect soap like some people collect sea shells or dolls. Full disclosure, I also have a small doll collection and … Continue reading
A Pet Peeve
We all have little things that annoy us. My pet peeve –well, ONE of them, is when I receive a birthday card or other greeting card from an insurance office, doctor’s office, hospital or any entity with which I don’t … Continue reading
Covid is Over?
When I was at a new doctor’s office a few days ago, I mentioned to the nurse that I had a very severe case of COVID-19 at the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020. She smiled at me and said, … Continue reading
My Ideal Place
My ideal place is without strife and discord. A place where everyone gets along. And everyone loves me and understands me and I never make a mistake and I’m never venal or angry or tired or sick. And I’m beautiful … Continue reading
What If I Live To Be 100?
While living to be 100 isn’t one of my stated goals, I think it would be interesting to consider the possibility. After all, I came through the Covid pandemic relatively intact even though all of the odds were against my … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye
We were not a “dog family”—we never had a pet dog-except for a short-lived Irish Setter when I was a toddler. I don’t remember that dog’s name. My only memory of him was that he was rambunctious and would knock … Continue reading
Worth a Second Look
As I was walking my beloved dog, Sparkle, tonight along our favorite route, I remembered that I had written a blog post about this particular walk a while ago. Once again, being immersed in the natural beauty spoke to me … Continue reading
Summer Day Camp
My sister Susan and I were in demand as babysitters when we were young teens. Having many younger siblings made us popular choices to care for other people’s children. Of course, we were well paid—a whole 50 cents per hour … Continue reading
Confessions of a Reluctant Dog Mom
When I think about how happy I am to have my delightful dog Sparkle in my life, I am amazed. For a long time, I resisted having a dog. First of all, I am actually allergic to dogs, and I … Continue reading