Older, Wiser, and Cheerfully Sarcastic

Older, Wiser, and Cheerfully Sarcastic

I’m older, wiser, and cheerfully sarcastic. I’m also apt to lower the boom, so look out! No, this is not a rant – it’s a confessional boom. Because I’m older I can afford more expensive wines. I like spicy Zinfandel. My favorite brand is...
The Characteristic of Curiosity

The Characteristic of Curiosity

Curiosity makes you smart, silly, and sensational. Curiosity helps you retain Wonder, which is grand! Curiosity drives knowledge growth, which can never hurt… Yet, “curiosity killed the cat” Yikes! Splat! Curiosity didn’t kill Curious George, a...
#1 Boomer Issue: Word Finding Problems

#1 Boomer Issue: Word Finding Problems

As you know, I’m a Boomer-aged chicka. Don’t even ask me my age. I’m living free and easy, retired from a fabulous career and feeling great. Most days. But more and more, I’m plagued by age-related issues. There is an aphorism I used to think...
You know you’re old(er) when…

You know you’re old(er) when…

It’s that time of year. The parties are over and Christmas decor packed. The diet has started and I’m deep in lament. Why, exactly, did i eat all the chocolate candies, cookies, and eclectic junk? I hate this time of year, despite the days rapidly gaining...
Keeping up with the Jones – who dat?

Keeping up with the Jones – who dat?

Tis the season to be jolly. Tis the season to shop. Tis the season to decorate your home, inside and out. Does your home look like the Griswolds? Do you compete with your neighbor to assure you have the biggest, gaudiest, noisiest, most electricity-sucking home on the...