Today I asked my husband if he wanted a piece of Hershey’s. He looked shocked. “Hell no! When and where did you get herpes?” he yelled. I said, “Hershey’s, the chocolate bar, not herpes!” I plugged his hearing aids in his ears a bid forcefully, I admit. I never thought I would like my husband’s…
My Easter Cemetery Cross Surprise
Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. Every spring I decorate my front porch with huge hanging baskets of cascading flowers. This particular Easter, I got quite the surprise. Scott had taken the kids out to buy me Easter flowers. I enjoyed the time at home and read the paper, sipping coffee in…
A Crappy Thanksgiving
I have horrible dreams every Thanksgiving. It was the worst holiday of my entire life. It was twenty years ago, but the memory is etched in my mind. I am a picture perfect, Hallmark kind of gal for the holidays (only). I listen to Christmas carols while I bake pies. I get dizzy on the…
Ice Cream Therapy 101
In my whole world right now, nothing brings me more joy than my grand kids. I’ve become one of those grandparents who turn into a five year old when they are around. They bring the simple, childlike view of life front and center. I might need to teach a college course on this. Forget trigonometry,…
Benjamin …Hospice and Butterfingers
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…
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