Reunited 30 Years Later

 Have I ever told you the story of how this blog helped me connect with a long lost cousin?

Making New Friends Midlife

I've written about friendships that last a reason, a season or a lifetime. What do you think about making new friends midlife?

What Are Your Quirks?

Besides washing my hands a lot and doing this weird thing, there's something else that's peculiar about me...

A Tip for Keeping Succulents Alive

 I  don't know about you, but I cannot keep succulents alive...

This Birthday

 

For the past several years, I dreaded my birthday, but this year was so much different...

Something New for Date Night

This week for date night, we steered clear of our usual haunt and tried something new...

How to Make Friends, According to Middle Schoolers

In my early 40's, I did something I didn't normally do...

Dreaming of Charcuterie Boards

The Iberian Pig

This weekend while dining out, we ordered a charcuterie board, and now I want to make one...

Taking All Calls

On June 14, 2021 at exactly 11:53 in the morning, my friend, June, was calling me. I paused. Even though I considered her a family friend (our husbands were a lot closer than we were), she hardly ever called me. I answered her call, and I'm so glad I did because that would be the last phone conversation we would ever have...

Shirley Temples and My Wishes for 2022

 

Happy New Year! I know it's been a while since we've talked. As always, I let life get in the way, but here we are again, AND here's what I want in 2022...