I Don’t Want to Write ThisI want to write humorous pieces about my life — funny memories, fun times, witty, dry pages about growing up and growing old. I want to…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Tis the Night before ChristmasTis the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature is stirring, not even the dogs. My husband is snuggled asleep in…Dec 25, 2020Dec 25, 2020
Oh, Christmas TreeI grew up with “real” Christmas trees, trees that dropped needles and had to be watered and kind of drooped as the season went on and then…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
I’ll Be Home for ChristmasChristmas. A time for our family to get together, exchange gifts, have a huge meal, eat too many cookies, and gather around the tree to…Dec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
The Value of FamilyA cousin of mine recently retired, and between that and our hiding from covid, we’ve had time to have long phone calls. She and her sister…Dec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
To Vaccine or not to VaccineWe have a pandemic in this country that is killing 3,000 people a day, over 300,000 people since it started. It’s out of control, in part…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Finding Projects in QuarantineI need projects or I go into “sloth” mode. Unfortunately, I’m not good at amusing myself, and I’m not Suzy Homemaker; I don’t bake…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
There Goes What Was Left of My MindMonths of isolation in my home. The death rate of Covid going higher every day. A Lame Duck President attempting a coup. Wonderful drugs…Dec 12, 2020Dec 12, 2020
When Did Doctor’s Appointments Become My Social Life?I just turned 69 two days ago. The virus is running rampant, and I don’t want to go out in it, even though I may or may not have had the…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
