Smile

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Whimsical Observations on Life

On a flight to Mexico, sitting in an aisle seat, a stranger once put his hand on my shoulder and said, “Cheer up, buddy. Things will get better.” Walking the dog in the morning, I’ve been told by neighbors that I’m rather stand-offish. And friends recently gave me a...

Aussie Survivor

by | Apr 9, 2017 | Whimsical Observations on Life

Ever hike an Australian preserve in search of wild animals? Me neither. At least, not until the other day. It was a side trip recommended by friends. I went along with it mostly because Jeff had always wanted to go on an African Safari. So, this was a kind of...

Let’s Eat

by | Apr 2, 2017 | Whimsical Observations on Life

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about eating. Well, I’m on a cruise ship circling Australia—and frankly—eating is the major activity. And despite what you might have heard about Americans being overweight, I assure you, we’re not alone. There are plenty of people from...

What Did You Say?

by | Mar 24, 2017 | Whimsical Observations on Life

I’ve been deaf in my left ear since I was two-years old. Pneumonia. Dead nerve. Nothing they could do. At least until cochlear implants came along. But honestly, I’m not interested in the procedure. Change Adverse While everyone wants the latest and greatest — I’m...

White Tube Socks

by | Mar 19, 2017 | Growing Older, Whimsical Observations on Life

I’ve been told that wearing white tube socks is passé. And if the crowd at the gym is any indication, that’s certainly true. Black is the new white. So I bought some black no-show socks. The ones you can’t see when you put on your sneakers. And I gathered up all my...

I Hate to Complain

by | Mar 11, 2017 | Whimsical Observations on Life

Seriously. Complaining is an awful behavior. Especially when it’s done without regard to the listener. Complaining to someone who is financially strapped about the problems you’re having scheduling that European trip — is at best — rude. Crabbing about the service at...