Glasses

Glasses

by | Jun 16, 2026 | blog post

Dorothy Parker, one of my forebears – and models – of spunk and bite, famously said, “Guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses.” Thank goodness I’m long-married to a man who continues to love me mightily, magnificently,...
Do What You Fear –

Do What You Fear –

by | Jun 9, 2026 | blog post

“Learning more will increase knowledge, but only attempting more will reduce fear. The more you try it, the less you will fear it.”   -James Clear Have you ever felt like you’re in a slingshot, and someone is pulling back the string and you are about to...
Healthy Distance from Old Age

Healthy Distance from Old Age

by | May 26, 2026 | blog post

In two days, my wonderful honey and I will board a ship to cruise the Columbia River Gorge in the Northwest U.S. It’s a celebration, a vacation, a trip to acknowledge our 50 years of wedded bliss. I recently lunched with a group of friends at a centrally located...
Out of Africa

Out of Africa

by | May 19, 2026 | blog post

I once had a friend named Robin. She was svelte and statuesque. Her oval face was framed by pixie cut auburn hair. Her softball pitch was clocked at over 90 mph. She excelled as much in business as she did in sports. Men and women liked her because, despite her good...
Conversation starters

Conversation starters

by | May 11, 2026 | blog post

Conversation is not always easy to start without being trite. My husband and I have many disparate people with whom to converse, so we’ve actively worked on some conversation starters. As a conversation starter other than “How are you?” or...