“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” Andy Rooney Tomorrow my dad hits another milestone. Under the strict orders of my sister, I’m forbidden from stating his age. Now, I know there’s some silly notion floating around out thereContinue reading “Age is Really Just a Number”
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I Am October!
The people who are closest to me will understand and agree when I say October is my favorite month of the year. Besides the seasonal things that excite and delight us like the arrival of the pumpkin patch, the coloring of fall, spicy scents, wreaths being hung from doors, and all the other joys thatContinue reading “I Am October!”
My Giant
Today my dad celebrates his 79th birthday! I remember growing up thinking I had my own personal giant. To me, not only was my dad the tallest man in the whole wide world, but he was also the smartest and the strongest. His energy was endless, he worked at his career, he mended broken thingsContinue reading “My Giant”
Love letter to my husband. I love the way…
Now I know that by now I don’t need words to express the way I feel about you. Simply a fleeting glance, a sexy pout, a gentle brush of the hand, and we’re right there, seeing eye to eye and deep into each other’s head. But, today on Christmas Day, your birthday, I wish toContinue reading “Love letter to my husband. I love the way…”