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Even Steven

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Posted in Easter, even Steven, fairness, gifts, granddaughter, grandma, grandson, memoir, momLeave a comment

My grandmother was a sweet lady most of the time. But once she showed her preference for grandsons over granddaughters. It was Easter time. My two sisters and I were at Grandma’s door, ready to leave. Mom was carrying our little brother. “Wait,” Grandma said. “I have some little gifts for you for Easter.” She… Continue reading Even Steven

The Rain and the Long Ride Home

February 1, 2025January 31, 2025 Posted in accident, animal rescue, beach, California, Daylight Savings, dogs, eye doctor, memoir, packing, Thunder ShirtLeave a comment

(re-run) After spending four nights in a the relatively pollen-free ocean zone, I was ready to come home and face a slew of doctor and tax appointments for me and my sister. I got up to wet pavement and sunny skies. I showered, packed, and rolled my suitcase out to the gate, along with a… Continue reading The Rain and the Long Ride Home

Mr. Huggable

January 30, 2025January 29, 2025 Posted in dating, firsts, relationships, restaurant, worstsLeave a comment

(re-run) His name was Mr. Huggable on Plenty of Fish. Her name was Charming Classic. She didn’t know yet that first dates are better as a coffee meet and greet, not a full-blown lunch. They agreed to meet at El Charro, a nice Mexican restaurant in Lafayette. It was set for 1:00 in the restaurant… Continue reading Mr. Huggable

Through the Tunnel

January 29, 2025January 20, 2025 Posted in Caldecott Tunnel, California, colonoscopy, Fruitvale, memoir, shopping, White Elephant saleLeave a comment

(re-run) Today I ventured through the Caldecott Tunnel that connects the East Bay with Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco. It was sunny on my side but foggy on the other side. Still, traffic wasn’t too bad, and my car almost drove itself to the warehouse sale off of Fruitvale Avenue (yes, that Fruitvale – think… Continue reading Through the Tunnel

Lockdown Monday

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Posted in attitude, Boomers, California, cleaning, clueless, college, cookies, Coronavirus, Covid 19, dogs, grandparents, hobbies, March, memoir, parents, park, police officer, relationships1 Comment

(re-run from 2020) I got up and fed the dogs, shared my morning apple with them, and then ate my breakfast while checking Facebook. I took a quick shower and then had the whole day ahead of me to fill. Let’s see, yesterday I vacuumed up all the dead bugs and cobwebs in the garage.… Continue reading Lockdown Monday

Picnic in France

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Posted in August, butcher shop, Europe, France, memoir, paté, picnic, teacher, travel, VietnamLeave a comment

Long ago, my boyfriend and I backpacked our way across Europe. We flew into Amsterdam and saw the Anne Frank house and the Red Light district. Since he was Norwegian, we next went to Norway and spent the coldest week in August that I’ve ever known. Then we popped over to Sweden and stayed in… Continue reading Picnic in France

The Ceiling Post

January 25, 2025January 24, 2025 Posted in ceilings, college, dentist, gynecologist, Mark Spitz, memoir, Michael Phelps, Olympian, physical therapy, puppies, swimmingLeave a comment

(re-run) Today, as I lay on the examination table at physical therapy, I looked up at the ceiling while the PT dude manipulated my elbow and stretched it this way and that. When he left and sent a much younger dude over to put ultrasound on my elbow, I tried to chat him up. The… Continue reading The Ceiling Post

Dating the Neighbor

January 24, 2025January 21, 2025 Posted in California, cars, children, control freak, divorce, dogs, neighbors, relationships, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) Julie got divorced and moved into her new townhouse with her six-year-old son. One day, when she was out walking her dog, a guy mowing his lawn turned off the mower and said hello. They chatted about her dog, and Julie mentioned that she had just moved in. Doug rode his bike a lot… Continue reading Dating the Neighbor

Asinine Aspenite

January 23, 2025January 21, 2025 Posted in Colorado, dancing, dating, humor, relationships, skiing, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) Pam was living in Aspen Colorado as a ski bum by day and a waitress by night. It was her early twenties, and life was an adventure. She met a nice guy on the chairlift. He was a part-time construction worker and a part-time ski instructor. He asked her out that night, to go… Continue reading Asinine Aspenite

Dating and other Things Over Fifty

January 23, 2025January 21, 2025 Posted in California, colonoscopy, dating, dinner, doctor, nurse, phone, phone numbers, play dateLeave a comment

(re-run) Sherry didn’t get her first colonoscopy when she turned fifty, like she was supposed to. She put it off instead. Did she have one done at 51? No, she did not. 52? Nope. Finally, Sherry scheduled it to be done at 53. She was so nervous when she went in that the nurses asked… Continue reading Dating and other Things Over Fifty