An Orphan’s Christmas
Sure, my parents drove me crazy. I mean, they made me laugh and grit my teeth and roll my eyes. Sometimes all at once. They were exuberant. They laughed a…
My new husband, or: “Retirement Vito”
After thirty years of marriage, I find I hardly recognize the guy next to me. I have a NEW husband: Retirement Vito. In the beginning, there was Fun Vito. When…
Thirty Things That Got Me Through 30 Years Of Marriage (Part 2)
It’s my 30th wedding anniversary! Luckily my marriage has been all ice cream and love songs, with no challenges whatsoever. NOPE. Here are thirty things that got me through 30…
Thirty Things That Got Me Through 30 Years Of Marriage (Part 1)
I’ve been married for thirty years. Every single moment has been easy and fun and completely delightful. . . she said sarcastically. Actually, it has been really good. But we’ve…
MOB Essentials: The “OH SH!T” Bag
My daughter got married two weeks ago! Having a child get married is just the best. Here I am with my beautiful daughter at the rehearsal dinner: The wedding weekend…
The Top Ten Things About Turning 60
Hello, 1964 babies. We turn 60 this year. Sparkling Sixty? Nope. Sexy Sixty? Definitely not feeling that. Maybe Saggy Sixty? Yes, sounds right. Suddenly my eyebrows are scooting down my…
Acts of Kindness when Friends or Family are Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet
Grieving the loss of a pet is hard. Kind words and gestures from others can ease the pain and help the process.
The Measure of Friendship: the welcome desk lady at City Hall, and my dad
You might have read previous blog posts about the remarkable acts of friendship that came my way the year my dad died. This one might seem like a strange choice:…
To Downsize or Not to Downsize?
Dramatically downsizing and moving to a new city has both its challenges and rewards.
Gift ideas for (awesome & spectacular) aging parents
What do you get your awesome aging parents for BIG birthdays? Of course they want our presence, but presents are nice too!