I have had only a couple fender-benders in my driving history. Each passed with little notice or repercussion in my life. I’m not unusual. Fortunately, few of us have experienced dreadful injuries or major auto accidents in our past. Therefore, the thought of head injury is generally on the back-burner. And most often when “concussion” … Read more
I have a peculiar habit. Perhaps more than one, but this particular reference is about saying “let’s go home.” What’s strange is that I use the phrase when I simply want to return to wherever I am sleeping that evening – luxurious hotel, friend’s abode or a camping hovel. No difference. My mother used to … Read more
Occasionally, I still run across timeworn, washed-out signs sayings “Commit Random Acts of Kindness.” It’s difficult to fathom that such a sweet sentiment could circulate widely when in the news “random” is often followed by “violence,” “gunman” or “shootings.” Worse yet, is that tag words such as “another” or “all too often” are the descriptive … Read more
I finally took a big leap this year – colon screening. I’ve been avoiding it. As usual, once something comes into your life you notice it repeatedly, like deciding to purchase a car and then noticing the model on the road everywhere. Soon after I took action, I read startling health news. While the rate … Read more
Laurie, Anne and Alice can create time. Or so it seems. They accomplish so much, are incredibly active and pack more into their days than I seem able. I’m envious. Yet, I’ve learned what they give up. It’s sleep. For friends with whom I arrange meetings or chats, likewise for readers who have an acute … Read more
Do you remember when Dorothy and Toto are held captive by the WW West, while Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion are infiltrating the palace guards? I loved to sing along with all the OZ songs, but never understood the garbled lyrics the guards were chanting. I just kind of mumbled during that scene, using the … Read more