If you are not attending a family picnic on July 4, you run the risk of being labeled un-American. For some of us, the holiday is a perfect time to attend or organize a family reunion. A chapter of my book, “Letters from Home: Adventures with Mad Mother, Lemonade Man and the Kid,” (the book […]
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Remember the character of Prissy in the movie “Gone With the Wind?” “I don’t know nothin’ ’bout birthin’ no babies, Miz Scarlett!” she whined. Well, neither did I, until 30 days ago. But I’m referring now to birthing a book business. I just can’t seem to help myself. Once a workaholic, always one . .
Baby, we’ve just birthed a book business! Read More »
Everyone I used to know in my former life asks if I’m enjoying retirement. Well, the answer is “yes and no.” It’s wonderful not to live by the clock and a weekly deadline anymore . . . to sleep in until 7 or even 8. To put off cleaning the house and doing laundry until
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The past few times I had met some high school friends for lunch, former classmate Becca had told a brief tale of a cousin who had just finished writing and publishing a book. When Becca related at the holiday luncheon last December that her cousin had just brokered a movie deal on the book, my
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I’m considering giving up Valentine’s Day for Lent. I know, I know! I’ve got the holiday order totally reversed. But what do old farts need with Valentines anyway? I say this, because, as I proudly presented my mate with his annual little Russell Stovers’ four-pack and a funny card that outlined my old-age-imperfect love, he
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White houses on white snow with brown stick people pushing it around in futility. That’s what our neighborhood looks like right now. Because it hasn’t stopped snowing and the weather girl says we can look for another round on Friday. The same weather girl, and more of her ilk on other stations, were
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Imagine yourself as a dog who had suddenly developed the ability to verbalize . . . or a baby that could immediately acquire an adult vocabulary to have his or her demands met instantly. I used to do those “what-ifs” on a regular basis. As a former newspaper editor and writer of a weekly
When is ‘now’ over so ‘later’ can start? Read More »
Fear of flying: No longer able to run through airports.
Fear of flying: No longer able to run through airports Read More »
One of my favorite blogs, Life in the Boomer Lane, had a popular post about the author flying in cramped seats from Seattle to Chicago, sandwiched in between two football fans, one of whom was invading her space dramatically. It made me realize how long it’s been since my husband and I have flown. Fourteen
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People don’t use china cabinets anymore. Now in the scope of crucial world issues, that ranks right up there with things like the disappearance of front porches. This only came to mind when I was putting away the china tea cups Monday night after Sunday’s season premier of Downton Abbey. My glass-fronted oak furniture holds
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