For many of us, especially the “grandparent” class, this was another tense, anxious year. We were still mostly locked inside, waiting for a sign that it’s finally okay to go out and safely enjoy whatever life offers. Because I spend… Read More ›
Life
AROUND IT COMES
Twenty-five years ago, I had surgery on both my feet to remove arthritis that attacks the joints in your big toes. Its Latin name means “stiff toe” and it’s genetic. Two of my aunts had the same problem. DNA being… Read More ›
MASKS
We don’t wear masks anymore. We’ve all been vaccinated — thrice for COVID (each of us) plus flu vaccinations. For we oldies, the super duper senior flu shot and for Owen, the regular vaccine. I understand there are breakthroughs even… Read More ›
SPONTANEITY OR STABILITY?
Fandango’s Provocative Question #139 Good question this week! I’m glad you specified “today” because I have changed so much over the years. At my age, spontaneity is hard to come by. My brain is always eager to try something new, but… Read More ›
NOW THE DAYS ARE SHORT – Rich Paschall
The Autumn Of The Year, RICH PASCHALL When I was seventeen, it was a very good year… When I turned seventeen, I had finished my Junior year in high school and was looking forward to the Senior year at a new… Read More ›
BECOMING MYSELF (AGAIN)
I used to be me. By the time I rounded the corner to 50, I was sure who I was, give or take a lie or two. I knew what I looked like and believed. That was when everything started… Read More ›
THE REAL QUESTION
I felt like apologizing today when I was trying to do some blogging and I realized I had to stop because I needed to make dinner. It occurred to me that there’s something wrong when I feel like “life” is… Read More ›
STAYING ALIVE, STAYING ALIVE!
Fandango’s Provocative Question #129 I’m not sure if this week’s question is provocative or merely frustrating. I’m 74 with enough physical issues and problems for half a dozen folks my age — and you want to know how, what, or why… Read More ›
LITTLE CHATS IN THE KITCHEN
Garry complains a lot, but really, he isn’t complaining about one thing. Mostly, he’s complaining about getting old. He doesn’t like it. It wasn’t on his schedule. He was planning to be young. How did this happen? Like everyone else,… Read More ›
AT THE END, THERE’S AN END
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a while. Garry and I are in an age group where our friends, colleagues, and family who are our age all have some kind of physical problem. It may be minor. Just… Read More ›
THE WATER BILL: A BIT OF FICTION
Maggie stood in the kitchen looking at the water bill in astonishment. $5,000 dollars? Were they kidding? She looked at the usage. Half a million gallons? That was the size of a lake. A pretty big lake. “That’s insane,” she… Read More ›
SOUP AND SANDWICH – RICH PASCHALL
There were many stories about Harold, the persnickety planner from the Midwest who retired to an orderly life in Florida. This pre-pandemic adventure was the first. Everyone who knew Harold would agree; he was an orderly man. Everything about his… Read More ›
IT’S SPRING TOMORROW: THE CHANGING SEASONS, FEBRUARY 2021
The Changing Seasons, February 2021 Astronomical spring begins (here) March 20th but meteorological spring starts tomorrow. I’m not sure what the difference is, but I will take spring any way I can get it. I will also get my first vaccination… Read More ›
ROLLING ON DOWN THE LINE
This past year has been non-stop worry and sometimes, outright fear for our country, the health of our planet, family, and friends. All the worry I hadn’t been doing for the past 12 years came roaring back from wherever it… Read More ›
WORLD SHARING ROLLS AROUND AGAIN
Share Your World 2-17-2021 To say that this has been a confusing times doesn’t even come close to reality. In the period since lockdown which took place the day after my last birthday on March 12, 2020, an awful lot… Read More ›
THE CALL – RICHARD PASCHALL
By Richard Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Sunday was the day to stay near the telephone, the computer too for that matter. Robert was not about to go anywhere before receiving his phone call. He always stayed where he could hear… Read More ›
A BOUNTIFUL LIFE- By RICH PASCHALL
A short story of gratefulness from Rich Paschall, Sunday Night Blog Max had to get an early start on Monday. Three times a month it was the most important day of the week and he did not want to be… Read More ›
EXCITING MOMENTS, DULL LIFE
This past year with a lockdown that never ended and as far as I can tell, might never end, we’ve lived a life of tedium offset by panic and occasionally, outright terror. Although this reminds me (a little bit) of… Read More ›
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL
Be Delightful, by Rich Paschall If you live anywhere in the United States, except the extreme southern portions, you will eventually get your share of winter weather. The further north you live, the worse it is likely to be. Here… Read More ›
THINKING PINK
Today is the ten-year anniversary of my breast cancer surgery. I would love to announce that “I’m cured,” but with cancer, you are never cured. You can be in remission — sometimes for decades — but it takes just take… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY: SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 