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- Nov 1, 2023
- 2 min
November Gratitude
Having Gratitude does not mean I am in a state of everything is great. Rather, for me it means I am in a state AND I am still grateful!...
Admin
- Apr 18, 2023
- 4 min
Talking To Myself
I have no idea when this started to be this often, but I am now officially a person who regularly talks to themself! I don't mean the...
Admin
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
I Cut My Own Bangs!
Yes. It's true. I actually did cut my own bangs...but there is a story attached as to why. Or at least some helpful context to be...
Admin
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
My Mom's Eyes....
My mom has Alzheimer's. In a way that is all there is to be said about that. And yet, it seems I have so much to say about it. I am...
Admin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
You Will Want To Tell Me It's Ok...And It's Not
I told my mom to stop talking. I said it with a great deal of emphasis...I was surprised by my own voice tone. And even as I said it I...
Admin
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
I'd Rather Have Pink Eye!
If you are like me you'll understand when I say I would rather have pink eye than toot my own horn! Especially as I age. I am paralyzed...
Admin
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
Is it raining?
This is how I feel every time I drive at night. I see what appears to be rain drops on the sides of my eyes only. Not middle...which is...
Admin
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
It's Been Quite The Year...Starting With My Husband Is Still Alive!
I know. Kind of a shocking title. But the truth is he is still alive from having a heart attack and then a quadruple by-pass last...
Admin
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
Granny Daycare! And All The Things YOU Didn't Know YOU Needed!
Yep. I sure did. I said to my son and daughter-in-law: "I really want to offer daycare for Liam his first year." And I really meant it....
Admin
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
Give Me Relief Please!
I live in Minnesota. I have lived through many summers that are heralded as the Hottest summer of all times. I have sweated out my weight...
Admin
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
'Sparkle On' Interview With Barbara La Valleur
Had a great time being interviewed by Barbara! It is always so fun for me to speak of my book: Sparkle On! I get excited sharing the back...
Admin
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
I Really Am Pro-Aging! No Really...
If you know me you know that I am all about pro-aging and all things good about getting older. But here is something I am not so good...
Admin
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Ok, I Guess I Do Like to Make Stuff
I really do like to make things..however, sometimes I don't always say it out loud for fear I sound dismissive, as in, "Oh I don't buy...
Admin
- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
July 4th And All That Jazz...
At the risk of having people boo me, I have to confess: I am not really a fan of July 4th. I know! Who says that? It has come to my...
Admin
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
You Know You Made It When...
There is that great moment when you ask yourself, “Is this a sign I made it?” I am speaking, of course, to any of us who has written a...
Admin
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
2021 Garage Sale And Other Things I Will Not Be Doing Ever Again
2021 garage sale is complete. I offer this as way of declaring I am so over having anymore garage sales. Please. If I say I am even...
Admin
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
5 Reasons I Feel Gratitude
Of course I want to begin with how grateful I am for my expanding family (yay grand babies), friends, my home, and having the opportunity...
Admin
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Not A New Mom...Just In A New Mom Phase
I am not a new mom, but I am in a new mom phase. My very grown children, some of whom are married and expecting a baby of their own, are...
Admin
- Apr 13, 2021
- 3 min
Six Months to 60.... The Countdown Begins!
Here we go…I mean here I go! I am entering a new decade in six months. I will be 6-0! For many people this might not be a huge deal to...
