The Cane Mutiny

The Cane Mutiny

After several years postponement, I finally succumbed to knee replacement surgery in early September.  While it hasn’t been my favorite procedure, it wasn’t the worst and it was necessary.  Post-procedure pain management was mostly effective and reading a...
Be Nice or Leave

Be Nice or Leave

My husband and I love to entertain. As gregarious people, living in a open plan house on an ample lot with an expansive view, we feel compelled to share. Our home embodies our spirits of peace and joy. But some invitees have tresspassed on our goodwill and brought...
Threading a Needle

Threading a Needle

My inability to thread a needle, a task simply accomplished throughout thousands of hours of sewing tasks, is harassing my patience. Thank goodness I have little need to do it other than replace the occasional button or repair a garment’s hem loose threads....
AI took over my EM dash, but not my voice

AI took over my EM dash, but not my voice

Writing is an esteemed, yet difficult endeavor, a craft to be admired when well done. Via pen or pencil, people bled onto the page, pounded typewriter keys or computer keyboards, stared at walls for inspiration, and chewed nails in deadline desperation. Some took a...