There, I Said It!
Happy Hour Anyone?
I’ve begun to notice that my 13-year old senior dog is eating earlier and earlier. He used to eat dinner at 5:00 p.m. — but over the last few weeks, through insistent whining and vocalizing, we’ve moved dinner time to 4:00 o'clock. Who Could Stand the Crying? So...
Exercise – Does It Really Help?
I can’t figure out why I’ve been feeling so well lately. It's not like me to be without an ache or pain. Not that I'm so very old, but I've come to expect sore muscles in the morning. It's kind of routine. Eating right? We just came off of a cruise ship. Four course...
My New Car is Up on the Roof
I’m one of those people who hates to buy a new car. The fact is, I don’t like spending large sums of money. On my husband — sure. The dog — let’s do it. On me — not so much. Lease And I’m too practical to lease. I tend to buy and hold, fully depreciating the...
Did Anyone Pack the Pepto-Bismol?
To me, Pepto-Bismol ranks up there in the kiddie toolkit alongside Calamine lotion for poison ivy. No one over the age of twelve ever seems to need the stuff. At least no one I know. But if you travel overseas, it’s always wise to pack Pepto-Bismol in your luggage. A...
Is that a Birthday Cake or a Bonfire?
As another birthday comes and goes, I’ve been thinking about the cultural values that we Americans share on aging. Retirement Financial planners build their careers tapping into that promise. Exciting travel. Leisure time with the ones you love. All very enticing —...
Going White in the Age of Trump
I don’t know what got into me, but the other day at the dentist, I agreed to have my teeth whitened. Maybe it was the dingy color — a recent birthday — or the fact that I haven’t ever had my teeth professionally whitened. And as all things done spontaneously — I...
Can Popcorn Ruin Your Teeth?
The American Dental Association is on record about flossing. Despite rumors, the ADA still recommends it. If you don’t believe me, check out http://bit.ly/2iF139u. It’s all there in black and white. Missing, however, is a warning about popcorn. Someone definitely...
5 Suggestions to Brighten a Writer's Attitude
Is your writing career a Wild Goose Chase or a Treasure Hunt? Sometimes, it might seem like the two rolled into one. As we launch into 2017, it's a good time to take stock in the journey. For as the gurus say, it really is all about attitude. You see what you want to...
Betrayed by a Fortune Cookie
Last Saturday, we had lunch at a local Chinese restaurant in my home town of Phoenix. Being born and raised in New York City, and after living in San Francisco for ten years, I find there tends to be a difference in style between the two Coasts when it comes to...