Category Archives: Middle Aged and Onward

After my Dad died, my Mother was in a fragile state, of course.  She and Dad were inseparable, and although she was entirely capable of living life without him, it was nevertheless understandably daunting and sad for her as she … Continue reading →

Came across this quote by Audrey Hepburn on the Google home page: “Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and … Continue reading →

I’m so psyched.  Yesterday was a breakthrough day for me on the ski slopes.  My patience has paid off.  My new boots are near perfect. They have Super Feet insoles to replace the factory insoles and I now know which … Continue reading →

What a great weekend I had.  The best part of having babies is having grownups twenty plus years later.  I had a wonderful time with Joe.  We started the weekend watching the Colorado Buffs-should-been-in-NCAA beat Cal.  Of course I have … Continue reading →

Well, I decided to take a lesson again when we go skiing on Saturday.  I was able to get a decent rate on ticket/ski rental/half day group lesson (which is plenty).  I am happy on several levels, because I’m still … Continue reading →

Have I said this already?  If so, tough.  I have decided I don’t want to be a fiction writer.  I know everything I’m learning in this class can be useful for non-fiction, too, but I’m just about dying of “not-wanting-to-do-this” … Continue reading →

Last week’s news: “As pro- and anti-Mubarak protesters clash in the streets outside, Ms. Thornberry is stuck inside her apartment with only, she told Williams, a walking stick, a rolling pin, and a sharp knife to protect herself. She says … Continue reading →

I’ve had a nasty chest cold for the past two weeks.  What this means is: exercise has been at a minimum.  Eating bad things at a maximum.  About halfway through I found myself like a cat in a bag, head … Continue reading →

This is just a little news update.  It appears that I may very well be finished with patient care by the end of the month.  I cannot believe how quickly this has all happened since the June retreat.  How I … Continue reading →