I've seen Over-the-Hill milestone birthday cards for ages 30, 40, and 50, but that's as high as they go. I guess when you're 60, you're so far gone over the hill that you don't rate as over-the-hill, … Continue reading >>
Before:
My old desk was one of those Sauder build-it-yourself jobs that come in a million little pieces. You know the kind: make one mistake in assembly and you'll be pulling your hair out along with … Continue reading >>
Which is "better" - daydreamer or realist?
You'll find no surprises in the Huffingon Post's list of eighteen traits of highly creative personalities: Creative people daydream, make their own hours, … Continue reading >>
Same old same old:
According to Marriage and Family counselor Dr. John Gottman, 69% of the conflicts in marriage will never be solved. That means we are having the same argument over and over … Continue reading >>
Telling someone you're a writer (poet, author, journalist, whatever) often gets, um, an interesting response or unwanted feedback. Many thanks to my fellow writers (and Barbara Bos of Women's … Continue reading >>
I'm not at all apologetic. I love St. Valentine's Day for brightening up the dead of winter. I can tolerate January, but by mid February, I'm tired of cold and snow, hats, boots and gloves, and ice on … Continue reading >>