My Patched Jeans

A few years back, when ripped jeans were becoming the rage, I bought a pair. Very baggy, a few strategically ripped parts and folded bottoms. They were a very light denim colour and rode low on my hips. They were the most comfortable pants I owned. Now these jeans were everything an older gal like … Continue reading My Patched Jeans →

Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album?

Now and again I like to sit in my basement with the lights off as I listen to an old album on my stereo. I'm not much of a drinker but I will pour a little crown royal whiskey over some ice as I sway to the tunes in the dark. The stereo is my … Continue reading Who Stole My Harry Nilsson Album? →

I’ve Never Bought A Car

Well that is a little misleading. I drive and I will hate it one day when someone decides I am a menace and my license is revoked. Oh wait, that already happened. But I got it back after a month. Apparently there are penalties for speeding. And getting caught one too many times. No what … Continue reading I’ve Never Bought A Car →

It’s Easy To Be Kind

Recently I was having a bad day. That often leads to a pity party of one. Which is okay as long as the party ends and we go back to our regularly scheduled programming. The next day I was in a social situation with a lot of people from my very distant past as well … Continue reading It’s Easy To Be Kind →

My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal

Awhile ago my son shared a conversation he had with his friend. She said that when she died she wanted everything erased. Journals, diaries and unfinished manuscripts were to be burned. Hard drive wiped clean and all evidence erased. My son on the other hand said he would rather that we find everything he had … Continue reading My Failed Attempt At A Gratitude Journal →

I’m Getting Old. How Did That Happen?

No matter how many birthdays come and go I've always felt in my mind that I was 26. The reality hits me whenever I pass a mirror and I think to myself "You don't look so good for 26". Now the fact that my oldest child will be 42 soon, you would think I would … Continue reading I’m Getting Old. How Did That Happen? →