Olympics Withdrawal, Anyone?

The games have been over for a whole day as I write, and at least a week by the time you read. Already athletes are talking about Rio. I perk up slightly at the idea of Olympics in Rio because of family connections to the city, and I’m sure I’ll watch my share of...

Mama Says #45

Remember the days when bosses dictated and secretaries typed? When  I was 16 and registering for the coming fall high school classes, all college prep, my mother suggested I should learn to type. Well, not to be disrepectful to her, a secretary, but I said I...

5 Things I Just Have to Accept

1. My family does not like to eat outside. I could buy exquisite patio furniture and arrange it like a pro. I could buy the most impressive grill in the box store and put it all under a lovely canopy. But they grumble about eating out there. It’s too hot. It’s too...

Mama Says #44

Are you waiting around for something great to happen in your life? Are you thinking that once you achieve XYZ event, then your life will be on track? I suppose I was doing that once Sunday when I talked with my mom. Her advice? You can’t live life in advance. How...