I first met seventy-five year old, Benjamin, in the kitchen at Bay Pines VA Hospital in the hospice unit. I was making my usual Wednesday soup when he wandered in. He had a great smile and wore a green crochet cap. He wore the standard army-brown pajamas. He no sooner arrived and the dietician…
Mama Needs a Vacation From Her Vacation-
My husband and I were watching a young family frolic on the beach last week. Two of the young kids were covered in sand from nose to toe, diligently creating a sandcastle. Dad was splashing in the water with the older child. Mom was preparing picnic food for the entire family. When lunch was ready,…
Mister Moon, Where Are you?
It happened very simply. My granddaughter was eighteen months when it started. Our house was full with family for Christmas. Laughter filled every room after dinner. Wrapping paper covered the floors. Santa had done his job well and it was time to relax. I signaled Kaylee to come with me. She gladly obliged, I…
My Hip Hugger
Back in my teen years I wore hip huggers. They hung perfectly on my hips. Back then I never had to suck in my stomach. Actually, I don’t suck in those old stomach muscles with my current hip hugger. This one stays firmly in place regardless of what I do, or where I go. This…
A Weighted Matter
I just found out that for the bulk of my life, I have been exercising the wrong muscles. I want to lay on the floor, kick, scream and throw a tantrum. Years of leg lifts, squats, and miles walked on the treadmill, all for naught. I just flipped through the new catalog of Self Care…
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