A Good Person

A Good Person

“You’re a good person,” my pastor said, ” and good people get hurt.” “Further, good people are rare.” That counseling conversation occurred long ago, but it’s seared into my soul because of life experiences that caused...
Born to Roam

Born to Roam

A curious nature, coupled with a personal need for novelty and adventure, which may/may not be undiagnosed ADD, has ingrained wanderlust in my soul. Thus, I’m well-aligned with the American ideal of freedom to roam. After all, what kind of person would board a...
Glasses

Glasses

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,...
The Grumbles of Knee Replacement

The Grumbles of Knee Replacement

I’m feeling nostalgic and more a little picqued. Twelve weeks post knee replacement, I long to resume my healthy lifestyle activities to accompany the cessation of pain. Weekly I participated in water aerobics, yoga, and tai chi, activities recommended by health...
Hula Hoop-La

Hula Hoop-La

A recent headline, hidden among the dire and more dire news, grabbed my attention. In fact, the print words practically shouted from their mid-page position in the newspaper. “Studies have shown that regular weighted hula hooping can decrease abdominal fat and...