I read this morning that Kanye West’s current condition, whatever it may be, might have been triggered by the anniversary of his mother’s death. We really can find common ground with anyone.
O Christmas List
Although I am in my 50s (early!) I am still asked to provide a Christmas list each year. As much as I protest that I am a GROWN WOMAN, I must admit it does bring back the days of the Sears catalog*, flipping through every toy page, initially wanting everything…
Blind Date
Today is the four-year anniversary of my vision loss. As much as I am keeping extra busy today and trying not to think about it, it’s at the forefront of my mind. I was wondering to myself this morning why it is that dates have so much power over us?…
Black Friday Is The New Valentine’s Day
This is the first Black Friday in 25 years that my husband hasn’t gone to work. It’s a standing joke between us – or is it? – that I always want him working or anywhere other than home. Before you judge me, ask anyone my age and if they say they…
And Just Like That, It All Makes Sense
During today’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, I learned that the Pillsbury Doughboy sprung to life from a can of refrigerated dough in 1965. I was born in 1965 . . .
Gravy Plane
Seeing yet another Kardashian board a private plane to rush to their spouse’s side in an emergency left me thinking how ridiculously fortunate they are to have the funds to order a jet at a moment’s notice. Then I thought: Which came first? The crises or the money?
The Ouch Pouch*
Apparently now I am spontaneously exploding as a wound appeared out of nowhere on my body a few weeks ago. Some in my inner circle may infer it’s the evil coming out but I am happy to report that a medical professional was abl e to diagnose it as something…
Keep Calm And Carry Yourself
My husband loves to grocery shop and when I had my sight I was more than happy to let him go on his own. Since my vision loss, we go together on the weekend. I usually push the cart while he stands staring at the shelves waiting for the product…
Making A Mountain Out Of A Baseball Cap
The Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff is 11,500 feet in elevation. Piper climbed to the top like it was nothing.
Life Is A No-Fault Condition
When another person does something to us, they are held accountable. If it’s a criminal offense, legal steps can be taken. In issues that are moral, we hope that the person does the right thing. And we also should do the same. But what about the times that life does…