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Where Are All These Bugs Coming From?
When you grow up in an NYC apartment building, you learn to cope with bugs. There is no other choice. There are bugs everywhere. Oh sure, your mother does her best to plug every conceivable hole, and that works well to keep the mice out. But the bugs? Those sneaky...
Why Are My Sneakers Squeaking?
I hate going shopping. Just hate it. And so when my toe started to peek through the top of one sneaker, it was time to buy a new pair. And though it seems like a no-brainer, I knew it wasn't going to be easy. Because a few years ago, I started to wear orthotics. Those...
If Only Your Dog Could Talk…
Dogs are special. They have the ability to stare into our eyes, and instinctively, we know exactly what they want. But just imagine if they could actually talk and tell us their deepest, darkest, thoughts. I wonder what those conversations might be like. "Move Over....
Ten Reasons Why Your Workout May Not Be Working Out!
If you're like me, you pride yourself on being physically active. But there comes a time when we just have to admit that our efforts may not be producing the desired effect. Fitness Guru? Are you kidding? I'm just like you. But recently, I've become aware of some...
Were You Raised in a Barn?
Growing up in NYC, when things got too messy, my mother would accuse us all of being raised in a barn. Which is an odd thing to say since she was in charge of the housework. Still, there are times as an adult when I look around and think, definitely barnyard. Okay. So...
Would Covid Make a Great Dog Name?
I've been wondering, does anyone in the United States (or for that matter anywhere) have Covid as a last name? Is there a Mr. & Mrs. Covid out there? And if so, how has their family managed over the last two years? It would be horrible to have your name associated...
Is There Such A Thing As A Zoom Wardrobe?
Lately, I've been struggling with my shirts. They're getting a bit snug. Not just around the middle, but the shoulders too. Could it be added Covid weight? Or, has the dryer done its final spin? Either way, I'm torn about getting rid of the shirts. You see, on Zoom...
Tire Pressure…Blood Pressure…Peer Pressure
The seasons are changing and in Arizona, that means it's time to check the tires. If you're like me, the last thing you want to do is bend down and put air in your tires. It isn't hard. I know how to do it. I just hate doing it. And fortunately, there are plenty of...
The Things I Can’t Open…And Something You Can (Surprise!)
The other morning, I struggled to open a new tub of butter. It had one of those wrap-around plastic tabs. Impossible to grab. And just a week earlier, I couldn't get the cap off of the Afrin. I pushed. I twisted. I squeezed. I had to bring it back to the pharmacy. The...