“What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?” – Eleanor of Aquitaine, “The Lion In Winter” (1968) Family! We are always in the middle of dealing with our relatives, especially this time of year. It can be a challenge. We love them but… Read More ›
maturity
GROWING UP
In my late twenties, we had friends in their 50s. One day I asked Betty at what point she had felt “grown up.” By then, I was thirty-ish, working full-time, raising a son, taking care of a home and married for… Read More ›
THE CURSE OF BEING “MATURE” FOR YOUR AGE – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I wasn’t a typical geek or nerd in high school. I had friends and I was never made fun of or teased. But I didn’t quite fit in. My problem was that I was always considered ‘mature’ for my age…. Read More ›
WHAT FAMILY DOESN’T HAVE ITS UPS AND DOWNS? – GARRY ARMSTRONG
“What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?” – Eleanor of Aquitaine, “The Lion In Winter” (1968) Family! We are in the midst of dealing with our respective families. It’s difficult and challenging. We love them all, but brokering these situations often leaves… Read More ›
THE MAZE OF AGE
Growing up and getting old are not the same thing. You’ve probably noticed. We went to the eye doctor yesterday. Eye exams for both of us and amazingly, neither of us needed new glasses. What a relief! I did need… Read More ›
WHEN DID I GROW UP?
When I was in my late twenties, we had a couple of friends who were in their 50s. One day I asked Betty at what point she felt “grown up.” By then, I was working full-time as a writer. I… Read More ›
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 