In my late 30s many of my friends went through the 20-year itch — numerous marriages crumbled. As couples age into their 50s and beyond, I noticed unhappy and bored marriages. I think the culprit this time around has nothing to do with an “itch” and everything to do with “change.” As we age, our […]
“When we give, we get” was the motto of my birthday this year. The unpredictable event served as a perfect reminder of valuable life lessons. You all know the saying, “Man plans and God laughs.” Without a doubt, the last few days of my life involved give and take, organizing skills, a lot of frazzle […]
So many of you, dear readers, have sent me heartfelt messages on Facebook wishing Orchid, our pooch, a speedy recovery. I thank you for your caring words. It has so far been a long journey caring for a sick dog. Our pooch Orchid is a thirty-seven pound bundle of love and joy. We no […]
When we say the word relationship, our family, friends and partner come to mind. But in truth, relationships are so much broader than just those with whom we are intimate. Case in point: the “relationship” I have with my Mac Apple computer. Take this very blog I write daily. To stay organized, I live by my […]
I am watching the sunrise in my apartment in the sky, appreciating the silence surrounding me and thinking, with joy, how much I am looking forward to Mother’s Day and thinking about the best Mother’s Day gift. I do have a tinge of sadness that my daughter, Jenny, and my daughter-in-law Jami will not be […]