Getting older brings a whole different kind of belly fat and that requires additional abdominal exercise. So does the ice cream and donuts but stay with me here. Getting older also brings more frequent urination. So if you’re doing crunches and the like and you have to pee, but you just want…
Month: July 2017
Here, Anger, Anger
Like a kitten with a ball of yarn Losing this plastic pull opener from a container of grocery-store macaroni salad Can keep my visually challenged self busy for hours. And by busy, I mean ENRAGED.
Accountabili-Me
Since I stopped working, it has been very strange to not be accountable to anyone. There is no boss in my life, other than the one who thinks he is in the form of my husband, no figurative or literal time clock, no deadlines, no dress code, no annual performance review….
It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know
Today I went for a pedicure with a good friend and after getting our toes spruced up, we stopped at a local coffee cafe for sugary treats and iced versions of coffee and tea. High humidity is here in its oppressive glory and cold beverages in an air-conditioned hot spot…
A Summary Read
If you are an avid reader like I am, you have your favorite authors and never miss a new book of theirs when it comes out. I am always excited to dive into the latest story, written by what feels like a trusted friend. Quite often I don’t even read…
Christmas In July
Changing out some spring decorations for summer themed accents, I worked in the attic, packing and unpacking items in and out of their boldly labeled bins. Opening the summer container, I saw a large drawing of a Snowman and checked the label on the outside again to confirm this was…
Snap, Crackle, Ole
One of our favorite football snacks is tortilla chips with melted cheese on top. I was craving them and decided to make some today, although my t-shirt and shorts tan, as well as the thermometer, clearly scream baseball season. I knew we had Tostitos in the cabinet but I also…
DOA (Dead On Autocorrect)
Trying to beat the heat and humidity by heading out for a walk early, I left home without having a cup of coffee, the thing I do before all else when I wake up every morning. I always text my husband when I start my walk and when I return…
Proud To Be An Eggmerican
This was a special at the diner this morning in honor of the holiday. I didn’t choose it, but I could have. And that’s what our Founding Fathers wanted for us, the freedom to make our own choices. Obviously the fight for independence was about more important things than the…