The Games We Play(ed)
Thank you to those who have asked about my absence from writing, which I know has been missing. This was an assignment in one of my writing groups, which initially seemed like a boring topic. However, as I wrote, it became richer for me. I hope you enjoy it: I’ve just received my ‘diploma’ for…
Horseback Riding
We frequently celebrate the firsts in our lives. Today, I’ll describe and celebrate one of the ‘lasts’ of my life. During the past few years, after watching a Netflix series that included a ranch with many horses, I’ve been longing to ride a horse again. I briefly investigated some nearby riding stables, but never acted…
To Ask or Not to Ask? That Is the Question
With apologies to Shakespeare What is this question that I am wondering about asking? Here it is: When we need or want help from someone, should we ask for it or wait until it’s offered? Although there are reasons for either ask and wait, I lean more towards ask, though, of course, the ‘right’ answer…
Stop Saving It!
This morning, as I ended my shower, I noticed something on my shelf that has been there for about a year. It was something that I took home from a retreat that left me feeling worthwhile, loved, treasured, even and it was simply a packet of body oil. During the retreat, this packet of Danyan…
Hosting Parties
Among the many things that have changed during my life is my inclination to host parties and family events. From the time that I was a young mom in my twenties, I relished everything about hosting family parties — the planning, the inviting, the decorating, the grocery shopping, the preparation, the serving, and finally, the…
High School Reunion
High School Reunion My 60th high school reunion was celebrated last week and it was a complete pleasure! Except, perhaps, for reading through the names of more than a hundred who have died. It was sobering to read, most of the names so familiar to me, reminding me of my good fortune to be among…
Public Speaking
My personal history of public speaking has been inconsistent. During high school and college, it was nonexistent; in fact, I avoided taking any class that included any speaking requirement. It was not until I was in my thirties and becoming active in the women’s movement that I began to speak — and speak out. My…
Travel in France — the Dog’s Version
In the spring of 2002, we spent two weeks in southern France with our 16 pound dog, Saffron. Why take a dog to France? Well, if you love your dog and he’s healthy and you want to travel in France, he’ll be most welcome there. The French love dogs, which are welcomed almost everywhere, including…
Glum Today
Today, I am feeling glum, and along with it, guilty, because I don’t want to feel glum, plus I don’t think I should be feeling glum. I want to be cheerful or at least have some motivation for something good. I understand why I’m feeling this way. I’m only going to be driving for another…
Old Lady on an Electric Bicycle
First, about the ‘old lady.’ I AM an old lady, 77 years old, if observed through anyone else’s eyes, other than my own. For myself, I don’t usually feel like an old lady, but to the younger person alive inside of me, I am now an old lady. Sometimes, I feel every year of me.…
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