Tricks, shortcuts, skills, or novelty methods that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life
Today marks the beginning of the third year. It was two years ago that I sat in the trauma ICU at my local hospital watching my husband’s blood pressure on the monitor beside his bed. It read 69—and it was slowly dropping. That was the moment I realized the ER doctor’s words had led me … Read more
Boredom can destroy any relationship. Even the daily repetition of the words “I Love You” can just become words if not accompanied by actions. You’ve heard the phrase “Actions speak louder than words”. That is particularly true in a relationship. It’s the simple little things that shout “I Love You” louder than words. Ron and … Read more
You never know when you’ll suddenly happen upon an unexpected moment of inspiration. I only live a short drive from the Grand Canyon and have visited it many times. I’m not sure what I was expecting but the first time I ever saw it back in 1960, I was a little disappointed. Sure, it was … Read more
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and men and women around the country are breaking into a cold sweat because they’ve bought into the myth that romance equals money. They are wrong. When I think about the most romantic things that I have experienced, I don’t think about a trip to some distant place or … Read more
I was the shy kid through high school. In a graduation class of over 500 students, I was just one of the crowd. I met girls that I had graduated with but had never seen before when I went to a small college. Does this sound like you? Yeh, I know. You are connected with … Read more
The One Thing You Should Do Before Time Runs Out Lately, I’ve been scrolling through countless emails about how to make better use of my time. You know the ones—tips for productivity, time management hacks, strategies to squeeze the most out of every day. But at 83 years old, I find myself thinking: Do I … Read more
A new romance is always exciting. But, just like any other relationship, a romantic one has its ups and downs. Couples easily fall in love, but they have to work at maintaining that special connection on a long term basis. I’m no expert but I do have experience as Ron and I celebrated our 63nd … Read more
I’ve been watching this little guy for several years. He lives in our woodpile and ventures out to sun himself on a warm day, to eat, but most often to fill his pouch with seeds and acorns before scurrying off to add them to his winter stockpile. This little ground squirrel is a hard worker. … Read more
We’ve all heard John Lennon’s famous words: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s one of those quotes that sounds wise and a little poetic, but you don’t truly understand its depth until life pulls the rug out from under you. On November 29, 2023, my world shifted forever. I had … Read more
My daughter presented me with a “Smart TV” a few months ago that is a lot smarter than I am. A few weeks ago, it suddenly stopped working. No picture. No sound. Nothing — no matter how many times I pushed the remote. First step? Change the batteries. Nothing. Next step? Go through all the … Read more
All of us who are part of this lunch program have lived long lives. I used to think of age 60 as old —yet here I am at 83. We “oldsters” are the fastest growing segment of the population. But we aren’t alone. Everyone is getting older — that process started the day they were … Read more
The following is an article that I wrote for the newsletter at my local Senior Center but much of it can apply to all of us in any situation. Enjoy! We all attend the Senior Lunch Program for different reasons and also for the same reasons. A delicious meal that we don’t have to cook … Read more