The other day at the grocery store, there was an older fellow behind me with only two cartons of milk in his cart, while I had several items. I asked him if he would like to go ahead of me, but he said no because he wanted to stand and rest a bit. I guessContinue reading “Perfect Strangers”
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Mercury is where?
The other day, during a lunch out with a couple of friends, our conversation went from the weather and smoke from northern fires to some of the annoying things that had been happening to each of us lately. “My boss has been a real pain in the butt,” said one. “It doesn’t matter what IContinue reading “Mercury is where?”
When I’m 64
Growing older is inevitable, as are birthdays. And yes, I just celebrated another year. Sixty-four isn’t a significant number, although every year we are here should be treated as a major accomplishment. Still, for some reason it really got me thinking about mortality, ancestry, and the philosophical aspects of aging. Let’s blame the Beatles andContinue reading “When I’m 64”
The Heat is On
Man, it’s a hot oneLike seven inches from the midday sunWell, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyoneBut you stay so cool —Smooth, Rob Thomas and Santana, June 1999 It’s 9 a.m., and already I can feel the heat of the day. 24 degrees right now (that’s Celsius, so about 75 Fahrenheit). Yes,Continue reading “The Heat is On”
Summer Reading
Today feels like a good day to hang out and read. I’m sitting here on my deck, coffee in hand, gazing longingly at the backyard swing. I swear it is whispering to me. “Julie, hey Julie, you know you want to.” But alas, I must go to work, so there will be no hanging outContinue reading “Summer Reading”
The Longest Day
It was the 21st of June, in the year 400 AD. The villagers were preparing for the annual Litha celebration. Fires were stoked, broths simmered in large cast iron pots and the mead was flowing smoothly. Men and women smacked their lips as they went about their business. Visitors arrived bearing large trays of vegetablesContinue reading “The Longest Day”
The F Word
There, I’ve said it. The F word. Say it loud, say it proud. The F word can raise eyebrows, cause some people to cringe and others to gasp. It is a word that has many meanings and depends on the context in which it is uttered. The F word is versatile, that’s for sure. Yep.Continue reading “The F Word”
Let’s Get Moving!
Ah, exercise. The bane of my existence. I have never really enjoyed exercise. Sure, when I was young, I was in track and field. I played badminton. I cross-country skied. I tried aerobics (you go, Olivia Newton-John), jazz dance, joining a gym, jogging, racquetball, etc. I tried riding a bike. Walking. You know how itContinue reading “Let’s Get Moving!”
How Old Are You?
Does your age define you? Do you look in the mirror and think, “Oooh, what happened there?” Do you find yourself walking a bit more slowly? Does it take longer to bounce back after a minor injury? Do you ever walk into a room and wonder what the heck you are doing there? Let’s beContinue reading “How Old Are You?”
It’s All About Balance
In past blogs, we’ve chatted about procrastination and time management. That’s all fine and dandy, but no matter how good you are at managing your time, you are bound to end up doing some juggling. And that’s okay as long as it doesn’t become a habit or take over your life. The secret is balance.Continue reading “It’s All About Balance”
Wanderings Art 