I love Christmas and admittedly, get carried away with all of it; the lights, the decorations with tiny trees and Santa’s all over the house and love the shopping. However, with the onset of two crippling arthritic diseases and now … Continue reading →

Many of us are struck with some seasonal melancholia during this season. SO many Christmases past fill our hearts and minds. I know it is a natural part of life as it reflects the supercharged emotions of the season and … Continue reading →

Just days before Christmas, so much to be done, My body is lagging, my spirit says, “RUN.” My whole body’s challenged, ‘cause everything hurts. Energy’s rationed, in bits and in spurts. I love this season, full of joy and good … Continue reading →

(The last two weeks have been difficult, dangerous, painful and simply hideous. A GI bleed, a change of medications for atrial fibrillation and having to give up one of my arthritis medications have all cost me the little bit of … Continue reading →

As most of you already know, I love stories of survival in the face of insurmountable mountain-sized odds or at least those uphill battles when you have to shift into low gear to scale. One man’s mountain is another’s slow … Continue reading →

Here is a replay of an older poem of mine to honor National Breast Cancer Awareness month, along with prayers for all who are fighting this hideous disease as I continue to do. WHEN GOOD BOOBS GO BAD! Remember as … Continue reading →

I’ve been living with chronic pain for over thirty years and writing about it most of that time, too. I have heard from hundreds if not thousands of individuals who also live with daily pain. That’s a lot of complaining … Continue reading →

Do you ever feel like used parts at your local auto wreckers instead of a whole car? I often relate to an old radiator. I have more than one dented bumper. Just because those parts get into a fix or … Continue reading →

Sometimes life comes at us like a speeding train, out of control, threatening to fly off the tracks. I wonder if we’re on the train or sitting on the tracks. At other times it arrives with humor which is enjoyed … Continue reading →

I have a tendency to speak out and find this quality or curse, more prevalent as I grow older. I have developed the somewhat rude boldness that often comes with old age. I just have to learn to choose my … Continue reading →