My Printer Died

My Printer Died

by | Nov 3, 2026 | blog post

I’m in mourning. My printer died. It was an HP Envy 7645. Capable of printing photos and prose pages, it pumped out thousands of each since I purchased it at the recommendation of my IT guy. Heroic and true blue, it lasted nearly two dozen years with only a few...
The Pace of Life

The Pace of Life

by | Oct 27, 2026 | blog post

I start this morning the same way I’ve started every morning for a few weeks now. I rise, toss a robe over my nightgown, punch on the coffee maker, and step out my patio door. No dog, no husband, no phone to text, just me. I don’t go anywhere. I just take a bath in...
Abeyance

Abeyance

by | Oct 14, 2026 | blog post

Abeyance 1. A temporary state of inactivity, suspension, or disuse. I have a longtime friend whom I haven’t seen in over two months. It’s sad for both of us, though the reason is necessary to another’s well-being. She’s taken on raising a...

To Live Your Best Life

by | Oct 13, 2026 | blog post

H.L. Mencken said, “Genius is the ability to prolong one’s childhood.” I’m no genius, but I’m still attempting to achieve forever young and emulate Peter Pan by at least retaining my natural goofy and silly streak. I thrive via a good imagination, relying on...
Eclectic and Interesting

Eclectic and Interesting

by | Oct 7, 2026 | blog post

My husband and I are happy-go-lucky retirees. The daily news no longer enthralls us; whether on TV, online, or in the daily newspaper, disaster after disaster unfolds, provoking anxiety and crushing our emotions. The current fad endlessly recycles shameful claims and...
Brand Loyalty

Brand Loyalty

by | Sep 29, 2026 | blog post

I like clothes, favoring the color blue. I’ve gone through retail loyalty phases over my adult years, the first being Nordstrom with its twice-yearly sales. A personal shopper hired by the store provided free wardrobe selection services, collecting clothes from...