“There are only three things women need in life: food, water, and compliments.” Chris Rock Now that is a quote worth remembering. Years ago Sarah Breathnach published a gem of a book called Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy. In it, she suggested we all look for three things to be grateful for.  “Wow,” I lamented to Continue reading

Mainly – and I don’t say this lightly – most days I feel like I have a pretty awesome life of my own choosing. I fill my days with – for the most part – doing what I want to do when I want to do it. But there are days when I’m beyond frustrated Continue reading

I should have known it was a bad sign when I changed the filter on the Keurig a few days early.  I should have known it was a bad sign when I didn’t stop there but actually went on to descale the coffee machine too.  Here’s the link if you’re so inclined. Another bad sign: I Continue reading

When my husband retired, he took over the washing and drying of our clothes.  This was a good fit.  He doesn’t rush through mundane tasks – resentful of the time it takes to satisfactorily complete them – like I do. And he consistently demonstrates significant attention to details. Not something I ever do.  I noticed Continue reading

It was the tail end of my visit with my three married sons and their families. And it had been a magical ten days. Why? Because we just hung-out – together. I watched all eight of my grandchildren in their own element. Two had just gotten their driver’s licenses. Sitting beside them in the front Continue reading

Ann Kearney-Cooke is a provocateur. She appeals to those of us who are shackled by circumstances and overruled by rationalizations. She tells this story:There was a small town that had a zoo and the people of the town wanted a polar bear so the directors of the zoo raised the money to acquire a polar Continue reading

With age hopefully comes some privilege, some wisdom and a whole host of revelations and resolutions.  Here’s what I’ve picked up along the way…….. I’ve finally decided that now that I am over the age of 75, I AM NEVER GOING TO:     Chew gum after the flavor has gone out     Eat fat-free mayonnaise, no-fat Continue reading

Remember the song “With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles? That could be my tagline. How could I possibly get through life without the advice, guidance and ongoing suggestions from my buddies? They have proven not only highly helpful, but, in some cases, truly life altering. Because. . . Dealing with massive bags Continue reading

Sometimes something appears in an unexpected place that I absolutely must pass along. The unexpected place was a posting on “next door.”Below is the unexpected copy. A strange old lady has moved into my house. I have no idea who she is, where she came from, or how she got in. I certainly did not Continue reading

There isn’t a woman I know who hasn’t had to navigate through some pretty tough terrain at various times in her life. My life has had joyous surprises, daunting challenges and lots of twists and turns in between. Ups and downs don’t have to define us – or stop us from living the life we Continue reading