I haven't said much about this before because when I make announcements, I tend to jinx the results. Injury, and inertia were what vexed me in the past, but hopefully, barring another jinx, I can be successful. For the last five or six weeks, I've been out walking and exercising again. (If you follow me … Continue reading You look mah-velous
Tag: self-esteem
A mother’s legacy
It all started with my mom, or maybe even as far back as with her mother. My mother is a beautiful woman, but for my entire life, she was always so harsh about her appearance. She thought she was too fat, or too grey, or too this or too that. I don’t remember her ever … Continue reading A mother’s legacy
Beer goggles
"There are none so blind, as those who will not see.” All I can do is shake my head. There’s no talking to her. All she does anymore is speak in clichés and movie quotes. I don’t believe she even knows what half of it really means. The other’s hang on her every word. "Ooohhing" … Continue reading Beer goggles
Shed the old
Life changes, transforms Summer turns to fall, adapt Shed the old, reborn Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. Next month, I turn 50. I'm determined that my second 50 years, be as exciting as my first. If I want changes, if I want adventure, I have to make it happen and not wait … Continue reading Shed the old
Fading away
Nose pressed against glass Tears and rain, one and the same Fading inch by inch Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Spending other people’s money
On a rare occasion when both of my kids were home at the same time, we recently discussed Father's Day gifts. What The Mister might like, what would be something he's use and enjoy, rather than knick-knacks that would just take up shelf space and gather dust. Deciding on a couple of items, when I … Continue reading Spending other people’s money
Thin spiral notebook 