I Found Another Button to Push
Life has its many experiences. I'm about to hit number 75 this month, a big experience for me. I'm not sure how to celebrate my 75th birthday, especially since I've done just about everything, so no 75 candles on my cake. The Gracious Mistress of the…
What it Was, Was a Boo-Boo
At my age, this is a rather serious "situation." I fell on my left leg, and all I could think of was that I broke my hip, and now I'm going to have a hip replacement. I tried to get that out of my mind, but for some reason it lingered. I'm not exactly sure…
A Fruitcake Isn't Always Sweet
When it comes to sweet items, I am a connoisseur with a delicate palate. All I need is something sweet set before me, and I can tell you how wonderful it is after the first bite. I may be a little addicted to sweet things. After celebrating 55 years of…
A Cookie in the Hand is Worth Two in the Cupboard
For the last few years, I have been on a rather strict diet, according to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. I have some health issues, and I'm not allowed to eat anything with sugar in it. It seems everything has sugar in it. Believe me, she's been very…
After All, a Penny is a Penny
As I was leaving the post office, I hurried across the parking lot to get to my vehicle. As I usually do, I kept my eyes focused on the ground as I walked to my vehicle. Then, I saw it. There it was in all of its stunning beauty. I stopped for a few moments…
Is Crazy Contagious?
Getting into trouble seems to be an ongoing habit of mine. It doesn't matter what the trouble is at the time; it somehow associates itself with me. Whenever I think I'm perfect and everything is going fine, I'm set up for something to go horribly wrong.…