Watching Netflix in the middle of the day, waking up late, and walking the dog (again) — are these adult snow days? Even though it’s 85 degrees and sunny 10 feet from where I’m sitting, I’m having a strong sense of deja vu. I think sheltering in place is a lot like an extended snow day. The first few days are amazing, filled with doing … Continue reading Is Safer at Home the New Snow Day?
I’ve spent a lot of our stay-safer-at-home lockdown time looking back instead of forward. One week, I threw out all the frayed and peeling photo albums, gathered the random photos strewn throughout the house, and put them all in chronological order in little plastic boxes that I ordered from Amazon. Now, for years to come, whoever is interested can leaf though my life in 12 … Continue reading Old School Photos & New School Video Calls
My grandmother and great aunt are two of the most amazing women I’ve ever known. They were fun, smart and, oh, so loving. Who knew they were also fashionistas?! Aunt Osa’s thoughts that she wrote in my Grandma Velma’s memory book are so insightful for a teenager. A lot of pages had rhymes and “you’re so great” comments, but her words spoke to how she … Continue reading Words to Live By
Just watched the series finale of Homeland…yes, some seasons were uneven, but I don’t care, I loved Brody and Carrie and now I love Yevgeny and Carrie! She’s coolly beautiful, they’re devilishly handsome, what’s not to like? [Spoiler Alert] But I digress, more specifically about the final season, I loved Hugh Dancy (real-life husband of Carrie) joining the cast as a crazy warmonger, using an … Continue reading All Good Things Come to an End, but Maybe it Makes Room for New Things?
How did I miss this video from 2015…maybe I was out running or rubbing age spot concealer on my face or looking for 3/4-sleeve t-shirts? Anyway, there’s a lot of truth in this hilarious video! (Apologies in advance for some of the language.) Continue reading Still F**kable After All These Years?
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work by Richard Carlson, PH.D. I know you’re already judging me…wow, can’t you pick that up at the airport discount book bin? I thought this same thing when I got it from my mom about 10 holidays ago. I actually didn’t read it until about six months after receiving it when I came across it under a pile of … Continue reading Good Read for a Hectic Life
“Let’s drive to Illinois (from South Carolina) and see all the people and places you remember from 50+ years ago.” That was what I suggested to my 80-year-old father once I decided to leave my job and would have some free time. As it became closer to reality, driving became flying and stopping along the way in Memphis to sample that “different” kind of BBQ … Continue reading Planes, Trains (kinda) & Automobiles
Not sure how relatable this is to non runners, but if you run, you know that every once in awhile you get phlegm in your throat and your nose needs to be blown. Well, as a female not able to rely on years of practice of publicly burping, nose blowing, etc., when I feel the need arising, I start to look ahead for places to … Continue reading Running on Empty
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If your four-legged family member is taking any kind of medicine, check out your nearby Costco for inexpensive prescriptions. I saved 50% off the cost of my dog’s daily prescription when I switched it from the vet to my local Costco. If you’re not a Costco member, depending on your savings, it might even make sense to pay the membership fee so you can take … Continue reading Costco Comes in Clutch
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