Last week marked a milestone of sorts for me- the 10 year anniversary of my hysterectomy. I had very large uterine fibroids that were growing rapidly and causing a variety of very unpleasant symptoms that would have only continued to worsen had I not had the surgery. And, I won’t lie- not having to deal with monthly periods anymore has… Read more »
Like most middle-aged folks I gripe a lot about getting older. And at first glance it isn’t much to be excited about. I have to get up in the middle of the night to pee just about every night. I can hurt all day if I “sleep wrong”. If my feet get cold I’m miserable. Most current hit music sounds… Read more »
Today’s Haiku Day Remember these from school days? Really- what’s the point?
While I do not watch much college basketball during the regular season come tournament time I’m all in. Since Thursday afternoon I have spent the majority of my waking hours staring goldfish eyed at the TV and not writing. We shall return to our normally scheduled blog next week. Go Tarheels!
Yes, today is indeed a wonderful day! Who doesn’t love potato chips? They are the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, essential for getting tasty dips into your mouth, and come in almost every flavor you can imagine. Dill pickle? Sure! BBQ? You bet! Cheese? All different kinds! Chicken and biscuits? Weirdly enough, yes! It really is true that “no one can… Read more »
For years I’ve heard people say “We never get good old-fashioned blizzards anymore. When I was a kid we’d be stranded for days! I’d sure like to see one of those snowstorms again.” Well, if you happen to live in northern Iowa or southern Minnesota and have uttered this phrase in the past 20 years, congratulations. You got your wish…. Read more »
This is yet another very self-explanatory holiday. It could be argued that EVERY day is Love your Pet day in most homes with pets. But go ahead and take a minute today to give yours some extra love, whether your pet has fur, feathers, scales, or anything else. They will appreciate it AND many studies suggest that spending time with… Read more »
Company Christmas parties. Love them or hate them, unless you are self-employed you probably have one coming up on your calendar. There are a few schools of thought on these events. Some folks say they are essentially mandatory if you want to advance at your company. Some folks avoid them like the plague because they DO want to advance and… Read more »