The process of retiring means different things. The majority, I would venture to guess, believe it is the reward for a long work life and a chance to enjoy the remaining time on Earth. For others, retirement might be unexpected or forced. In my case, it’s not something I have…

As someone who has moved umpteen million times in her life, you’d think I would be really good at it. Circumstances play a huge part in how successful any project is, but when you move an entire household across states, anything goes. Why? Good question. Why do humans feel the…

Definition: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward. The presidential debate is tomorrow night. Should be interesting. Should be a slaughter and that’s the current prediction from Democrats. Somehow, I am not sure that is going…

Have you ever asked a stupid question or said something so weird that you silence a room? Raise your hand…(ahem)…🤚mine is up. The minute it comes out of your mouth, the brain’s stupid meter starts blaring. You can’t take it back because it’s already out there. You can’t answer it…

Solitude. Calm. Quiet. These words conjure up the picture of a peaceful environment. I have lived alone a long time. Solitude for someone like me is essential to being able to cope with the world. Solitude is often equated to loneliness. Maybe for some, but not for me. I am…

You know you’re close to hitting bottom as a TV-aholic, when you scour for things to watch, while you are a member of Netflix, Prime, BritBox, and every other subscription known to man. Once you have binged on all the shows you love and the season is over, there is…

The word, Death, has but one meaning: “the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism.” However, Death is often applied to many things. For example, the death of an idea, a career, a business — the Death of America. …

Personality noun 1. the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character. 2. a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports. Sitting on the couch last night, looking out my windows at everything and nothing, it got deep. The “thinking” started. Crap. We know what that means…

Lately, a new addiction has formed. I am hooked on the Doggy Day Care videos from Australia. The doggie camp does the same thing every day, in terms of activities and routines, but the dogs are different. Talk about joy during a time of great stress. Nothing beats it, for…