I will never be a ‘birder.’ It takes far too much discipline and determination. Not to mention the almost vow-like commitment to long trips attempting to view the winged creatures, and early morning rising. [Are they really just morning people to begin with?] I am not even including the birders who devote entire vacation allotments … Read more
I spend a great deal of my day at the computer. Evidently, I am not unusual. 10-15 years ago I doubt that many people envisioned their later years, or so much of any year, to be spent in this way. Retired or not-retired, we are on the computer. If the time in front of this … Read more
When I am invited to a home for dinner, I generally inform the host of my dietary restraints. Truthfully, I would rather not say a word. ALLOWED to ‘just pick,’ I could always find something on the table to eat, and I’m never going to starve. But the host would be mortified or at least … Read more
I have a friend who at one time found my suggestions for a bathroom remodel humorous after I said “the biomechanics of a lower commode aid in elimination for a more complete evacuation.” I remember he look at me oddly and then guffawed. I translated into graphic English for him, which I won’t share here. But … Read more
Do people still ‘see’ us? Do we continue to matter as we get older? Quietly over the winter, a long time woman activist left this world. Lucky for us she left something behind – an impressive example. I didn’t know her well. Yes, I met her once, but simply by accident. You may have actually … Read more
Recent Update: Since writing this post, I found a great website, which includes a good deal of information about rebounding and related products. I am sharing it here: http://www.hoptrampoline.com/ — “Buy quality.’ It is an interesting directive. Most people I have heard weighing in on this, whether friends, family or Hollywood celebs, tout the sentiment. … Read more