Did you know that regular physical exercise is known to have a preventative effect as it applies to Alzheimer’s disease? I did not know this, but I have heard this little factoid, not once, not twice, but three times in as many days from Cheyenne. Apparently, one of her teachers said this in class and [...]
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Lessons in wrapping…
I am not a good wrapper, no matter how you spell it (but on occasion I can bust a move to a rap song – a discussion for another day). This time of year my focus drifts back to how little I enjoy wrapping holiday gifts. I think my lack of excitement shows on the [...]
Erma’s words still ring true…
I am an Erma Bombeck fan from way back. Erma was the first female humorist whose writing I read and throughout my life she has remained my favorite. Today I would like to share with you some of her best quotes. Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving. When a child is locked in the [...]
I cannot skip my meds…not even for one day.
I had a break with reality on Thursday. I went to Petco to get a cat scratching post and willingly brought Cheyenne with me. I really do know better than to take Cheyenne places where there are animals, but I actually rationalized to myself that I could handle it (hence the break with reality). Cheyenne [...]
Meandering to a different drummer…
Yesterday Melissa Walter brought me a ceramic plaque that reads, “Meandering to a different drummer.” I must say - I LOVE IT! I hung my new plaque over my desk in a spot where I can look at it frequently. It makes me happy to look at it. I think it suits me…both the meandering [...]
Do not eat while on the run…
Today was one of THOSE days. I think everyone has days like this from time to time. I am talking about a day where everything jumps from one pressing thing to the next without giving you a moment to breathe...or eat...or go to the bathroom. Of course I fit in the eating - usually I [...]
Got pluck?
I am officially over my eyebrows. Seriously, they are on some kind of a growth spurt and it is taking all I have to keep up with the plucking responsibilities. Where is all this eyebrow hair coming from? I simply do not remember doing so much eyebrow hair cleanup in the past. I am wondering [...]
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