I am blessed to have a wonderful friend named Jeanie. Together we can have a conversation just by nodding. The words are in our minds sloshing around somewhere. We are the Ying and Yang of the non-verbal world. She will say, “I have been waiting to tell you this.” I reply, “Oh it must be…
Zippity Do Dah
For fifty years, the perfect purse has eluded me. Ideally, I need a small clutch that I can’t clutter. It should be just large enough to hold a wallet, lipstick, phone and keys. However, when I shop for this special purse, I will leave the store with the mother of all purses, with four sections,…
Impure Thoughts
Our women’s church group meets every Thursday. We sing, pray, and share our lives according to the scripture that evening. There are about thirty- five women in a big circle. Last night’s topic was, “How do you handle temptation?” The conversation began across the room and wound around to my left. Some people pray when…
Squirrel and Infant Rescues
The retirement home’s elevators always bring a new flurry of conversation. Joe might mention that warm prune juice has extra benefits, while Marie might be fussing that the upcoming dance needs more rock and roll music. There is always a discussion of some sort and everyone has an opinion. Last Tuesday was different. Two gentlemen…
The Wisdom Mole Hair
In How I Earned My Wrinkles, Musings on Marriage, Motherhood and Menopause, I poked fun at myself in quite a few chapters. I have to be very careful with the order of those words. If I confuse them (like that could happen) it’s totally different story. Just imagine Marriage, Menopause and Motherhood: If I had a baby during menopause! In addition to…
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