Thanks to Bethel, a fabulous woman (and an incredible entrepreneur), and her sharing her discovery of podcasts on social media, I have a new source of entertainment. When I first saw her post, I patted myself on the back that I wasn't the last adopter of the technology. I normally am. Then, however, I read… Continue reading Living Past
Category: Getting Older
While we all know that it will happen, getting older really sneaks up on you!
Not 20 Any More
A couple weeks ago, I have having my hair done, and my wonderful hair dresser and I were discussing how my hair was changing as I got older: I've inherited Ma's matted dog curl, which adds irregular waves, primarily in back, and I have a pieces of what I affectionately refer to as "tinsel", which… Continue reading Not 20 Any More
Muling It
I realized that I have discussed many of my international traveling exploits, but I've never talked about the first time I ever left the United States. Like many who grow up in a border town, my first trip outside the country was just a stone's throw away, in my case, to Tijuana, Mexico. Unlike many… Continue reading Muling It
Too Late for Home Ec
I love YouTube. Not only is it the home of cat videos (!!!!), lately it has enabled me to watch full educational films that used to play in schools in the 1950s and 60s. While there have been a lot of really good ones, Iowa State University's Home Economics Story from 1951 has to be… Continue reading Too Late for Home Ec
A Patient Teacher
I was very pleasantly surprised by the large response (both comments on the blog and personal emails) to my post about the thoughtful manager who gave me some parting wisdom about myself. It got me thinking about another patient teacher that I've had. When I was in college, I took a speech class. Have done this competitively… Continue reading A Patient Teacher
Camping Adventure
To celebrate my birthday, DH2U and I went camping. Well, not really camping, more like cabining. At a campground in our local mountains, they have these little one room cabins. They have electricity (and a much needed fan!), but no kitchen or running water or anything. They do advertise that they have wifi. Call me… Continue reading Camping Adventure
Happy Birthday to Me
One of my favorite Bette Midler movie lines of all time has to be, "Enough about me. Let's talk about you ... What do you think of me?" Well, today is my birthday. While I won't tell you my age, you might be able to figure it out from last year's post. In honor of my… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me
Sleep Baby Sleep
I remember being little and not wanting to take a nap. While I know I desperately did NOT want to lay down, the rationale behind it is lost. Not deterred by my protests, my mom would say that I didn’t have to sleep, but I did need to lay down. She would then put on… Continue reading Sleep Baby Sleep
Fictional Relating
Do you have to relate to a character in order to enjoy a book or a movie? For me, it isn't necessary. I have enjoyed many a novel where I didn't like any of the characters. I must admit, though, it is a major added bonus if I can see myself in at least one… Continue reading Fictional Relating
My New Favorite Thing To Cook
A few months ago, I was trying out a new recipe, when DH2U asked me what I was making. The ingredients in front of me triggered a flashback: I must have been 10 or 11, and I was standing in the kitchen with my mom "helping" her make dinner. She was making a pasta dish… Continue reading My New Favorite Thing To Cook
Grown Up, Now What? 