Category Archives: Middle Aged and Onward

It is appropriate, I suppose, that the day after the first anniversary of my Mother’s passing it appears I am taking on one of her more challenging characteristics. For the fourth time this week I have lost and eventually found … Continue reading →

Since the birdies left the nest, Christmas has been a bit of a downer at times. The bittersweet of not being in Illinois way back when was replaced with the fun of little ones and Santa Claus and Baby Jesus. … Continue reading →

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent … Continue reading →

So a couple of years ago my voice teacher told me if I wanted to sing, I needed to get out there and sing. Of course, for me, the logical place to sing is to my beloved seniors.  It was … Continue reading →

The last four years have found such changes in my life.  The move from the Bay Area after 30 years.  From our home of 23 years.  The loss of a soul sister.  Al was travelling for work, and I found … Continue reading →

I started those ice skating lessons a couple of weeks ago.  The first week I was scheduled for the intermediate class after talking to the director.  Sure, I grew up skating on a lake in Illinois.  Sure I know how … Continue reading →

My parents gave me 8 years of piano lessons and it has brought me great joy for many years.   For many years I have played off and on.  When life got crazy busy, piano would go by the wayside. … Continue reading →

It was my friend, Pat, who told me I laugh in my sleep.  We met up in Florida after some 40 years of friendship and not having seen each other in person for all those years.  We had reserved a … Continue reading →