There, I Said It!
If You Can’t Say Something Nice…
I've been thinking lately about the lessons I learned from my parents. They were a preachy twosome. Always imparting some sort of wisdom. Did I always listen? Of course not. What kid ever does? And yet, somehow, I've internalized the advice. Which can make the world a...
Is It Too Late To Die Young?
As another birthday approaches, it has occurred to me that certain options are quickly closing. For instance, I just might be too old to die young. I used to worry that could happen. But then, I lived through AIDS. A very scary time. When my first partner died at the...
The Holiday Trip of a Lifetime!
If you're like me, you won't be traveling this holiday season. No large family gatherings. No European vacations. And no time spent mingling with friends. But, if you have a great imagination, you can really go anywhere. And let's face it. It's just good common sense...
Novel Walking? Is That A Real Thing?
Something strange is going on in our house. Sometimes, the garage door is up in the afternoon. Sometimes, a cabinet door is open. The other day, I found a grilling tool in the silverware drawer. Each one of these occurrences is usually followed by a loud, "Jeff?"...
But I Don’t Like Walking
Some people are fierce. They hike, run, bike—and push their limits. And then some people are more like me. They don't even like to walk. Now, I'm not talking about the kind of walking that takes you from the sofa to the refrigerator. I do that often enough and with...
Goodbye to The Sign Wars
The election is finally over. The robocalls have stopped. No more text messages asking for money. No more reminders to get out and vote. The campaigns were successful. There was a record turnout. Now, we can all go back to using our smartphones for things that truly...
Does Anyone Else Want to Go Shopping?
You know things are dull when a trip to the mall seems like an exciting adventure. But in the midst of Covid-19, there are just some things we aren't doing. And shopping at your favorite retailer is probably one of them. Perhaps that explains the flood of recent...
Why Travel to Europe When You Can Just As Easily Take A Drive?
When I sat down to write this week's blog, I kept thinking about how I'd like to travel overseas. Now for those who don't know me, I've never been adventurous. Even as a kid, I disliked change, unless it was on the ground waiting to be picked up. A new restaurant?...
Alive or Dead?
Lately, we've been playing this new game at our house. Well, it isn't exactly a game and it isn't really new. But we're obsessed with it. You see, we've been watching old television shows. Comfort programming. The Love Boat, That Girl, Bewitched. Married with Children...