“What’s Important” The last two months have been tough for me. The surgery replacing my right knee went well, however, the time following has been difficult for a variety of reasons. I had my left knee replaced during Covid which… (READ MORE)
“Unique Perspective” I remember my mother, whose body had been ravaged by various medical procedures before she even turned fifty-six, saying, “As long as I have my mind, I can do this.” (“This” being “life.”) As I rapidly approach a… (READ MORE)
How Many Does It Take? Back in the days of black & white television, when shows like Playhouse 90 and the US Steel Hour performed live dramas, I remember watching with my mother. At the end of one show,… (READ MORE)
My 3 Cents Exactly One Year Ago 1/14/2026 A lot can happen in a year. Hell, a lot can happen in a week! Who knows what emotional gut-wrenching event will occur before I finish… (READ MORE)
“Three Gentlemen” Ten years ago, I wrote an essay about the three important women in my life and called it “The Old Girls.” I was in my early sixties and the youngest “girl,” Jennie, was in her late eighties. The… (READ MORE)
I Wouldn’t Tell Anyone! I don’t buy lottery tickets, but that fact has never stopped me from fantasizing how I would spend the money! When I was in my twenties, my wish list was succinct. If I won a million… (READ MORE)
“Friends Faraway” I love to travel. I’m not afraid to travel, but because of the current political landscape I’m having second and third thoughts. I also, know that people residing outside our borders are definitely reevaluating coming to the United… (READ MORE)
“Not Funny Anymore” There’s an old joke, “How can you tell when an addict is lying? His lips are moving.” Not terribly funny. Of course, now the word “addict” has been replaced with “politician.” It’s plausible in the current… (READ MORE)
My 3 Cents “Seeing is Believing” Who knows what is real anymore? With AI, the printed word should be questioned. (Am I REALLY writing this column?) With the ease of Photoshop, I might be seen in a spacesuit on… (READ MORE)
Stumbling Through the Days Ahead I met a friend for tea last week. Living in other states, the opportunity to visit face to face is rare, so we set aside several hours to reminisce about the past (we’ve been friends… (READ MORE)