When I grow up (or old; or older), I want to become the Fruitcake Lady. She was the woman who said whatever was on her mind, whenever she pleased, often with a biting tongue and pointed truth. People laughed out … Continue reading
When I look back at childhood photos of myself, I see a carefree girl with hair that was always a reasonable, manageable length. Clean and well cared for, it could be worn in a ponytail without much trouble. It was … Continue reading
We live in a fickle world. One minute we’re rooting for or giving up some sort of exercise, food or thing in the endless quest for a sculpted and toned body and a night or two of great sleep (or … Continue reading
It begins almost imperceptibly long before it advances to an outright grunt or shocking groan. An innocent set of steps that only days before seemed completely negotiable suddenly become the enemy of one poorly placed unfortunate foot. A set of … Continue reading
It’s one thing to paint a picture of your father over the course of conversation using broad strokes. It’s quite another to do so with sable brushes as part of a series of paintings about the man you called “Dad” … Continue reading
If there was money to be made from airing some of my grievances, it could easily become my fulltime job. I already have one of those and it comes with enough grievances to form a committee. Unfortunately, what ails or … Continue reading
Funny how certain things follow you around. My mother used to say that in another life she must have been a seamstress or a cobbler. In this one, shoes in need of a good shine or some minor repair and … Continue reading
I’m an idea person. Make that a multiple idea person. My imagination is limitless and has no impulse control whatsoever. If anybody needs a different perspective or is looking for a creative alternative, I’m there (and there, too). Other creative … Continue reading
A few days ago was his last. Nobody saw it coming. At the age of 45, nobody expected it. Nobody ever does. As the news spread, the usual responses registered like first responders and eager voters. The whys and hows … Continue reading
Having spent nearly a dozen years working in the cruise industry, the tragic Costa Concordia accident resonated with me. It reminded me, too, that all the Floridians who have access to cruises throughout the year can – no, must – … Continue reading
