My eighty-eight-year-old mother surprises me again. Last year she learned how to text. I remember her first text, “I am texting.” Now she wants to learn how to tweet. Why? Because politicians tweet and she wants to let them know what she thinks. Amazing! Remarkable! Inspiring! Share!TumblrStumbleuponPrintPinterestLinkedinGoogleTwitterFacebookEmail
I have spent so much time eating in front of the tv glued to election news that my food has begun to taste like the candidates. Breakfast with Morning Joe and scrambled eggs taste like Trump, buttered toast like Rubio and avocado like Cruz. Dinner with Lester Holt is no better. Roasted chicken tastes like… Read more »
To everyone who was affected by the epic snowstorm, I hope that you are safe and warm. The statistics and pictures were mind-boggling. May you be able to get back to normal life soon, and maybe enjoy some part of the forced respite. In case you are in the mood for a little comic relief,… Read more »
Swimming at the community pool today, I saw something astounding, at first a little glance, then more was revealed. A man in the lane next to mine had tattoos all over his body. I mean his whole body! Trying to be nonchalant, I looked at the clock to the left and when I sensed that… Read more »
About a month ago I was rushing around my house doing minor chores. Why rushing? I have no idea. I watered a plant in the kitchen and tucked it under one arm and, as I went to put it back in its room, I misjudged the amount of space I needed to clear the door… Read more »
My daughter and her boyfriend were visiting from New York. Showing them the Santa Fe that I love meant going to one of my favorite restaurants, Love Yourself Cafe. As we walked in, the waitress whom I have become friends with came over and gave us each a big hug. When we sat down, my… Read more »
I’m putting the universe on notice. I am ready to meet the love of my life. The one who is kind and generous, intelligent and witty, athletic, laughs easily and is sensitive to others’ feelings. The one who is friendly and easy-going, who loves to cook and give, who has done his work and is… Read more »
Two days after she moved into a new apartment, my daughter called. “Are you calling to gloat about how efficient you are with the move?” I asked. “No,” she replied. “I’m calling to say that I am completely overwhelmed and want to know if you can come as soon as possible to help me set… Read more »
As promised, I addressed my sock drawer tonight. It is astounding how many socks are too small, tattered and ridiculously out of character for me now. Either they really shrink or my children have been storing their socks in my drawer for years. Are those white anklets my mother’s? And I don’t remember buying one… Read more »
I survived the first two nights of cleaning out my closet spurred on by Marie Kondo of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” As I held up each item, I asked “Am I ever going to wear this?” Then I admitted that the question is supposed to be “Does this spark joy?” Well, that is… Read more »