I love making lists. There’s just something so satisfying about checking an item off—Accomplished! Yay! Lists help me stay productive and give me hope that I can finish what I start. Except…my yearly New Year’s Resolution list.I just can’t seem to master that one. Then, my lovely son-in-law told me about a New Year’s Resolution […]

This weekend, my computer screen broke. Instead of shelling out money for a new screen, it made more sense to invest in a whole new computer—my old one was, well, showing its age! Plus, with Cyber Monday around the corner, it seemed like perfect timing. But let me tell you, being computer-less was an eye-opening […]

Last week, I spent time in the Outer Banks for a little family reunion. It was lovely! There’s something about the ocean that makes seeing family feel even more special. But one of my favorite parts of the trip wasn’t a big gathering or a group activity. It was the quiet, early-morning walks on the […]

So lately, I’ve had an influx of doctor appointments. Pretty typical once you reach a certain age, right? I’ve got a rotating list of specialists to see! There’s the audiologist, cardiologist, urologist, rheumatologist, ophthalmologist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist, neurologist, and let’s not forget the dentist! Whew—it takes a whole village of “ologists” to keep an aging body […]

Like most people, I have a scale in my bathroom. And like most people, I’ve mastered the art of avoiding it. “I don’t have time,” I tell myself, or “The scale’s probably broken anyway.” Anything to delay that moment of truth. But recently, I had a legitimate excuse—the batteries in the scale were dead.  Hallelujah! […]

I’m a notoriously healthy eater—whole foods, lots of veggies, the works. Desserts? Usually not my thing. But… I do love a good white cake. And when it comes to white sheet cake, Costco’s takes the (ahem) cake. It’s the one time sugar and preservatives make my mouth water. But wait—you’re wondering, what about all those […]

When I taught kindergarten, I avoided swear words like the plague. I figured if I let a few slip in private, one might pop out at work—and that would’ve been terrible! So, I kept my vocabulary squeaky clean. 😇 But then I retired. And, oh boy, I started developing a bit of a “potty mouth!” […]

We’ve all heard that positive thinking can help us manage stress and cope better with life’s challenges. But how do you actually get into the habit of maintaining a positive outlook? For me, the answer was trying the “10 Good Things” method. Whenever negativity creeps in, I pause and make a mental list of ten […]

I’m not exactly what you’d call fashionable—and that’s perfectly fine with me! I’d take comfy sweats over Gucci any day, happily swipe my daughter’s hand-me-down makeup, and choose a peaceful walk over a pricey concert. It’s just how I roll. But here’s the kicker: turns out, I’ve been in vogue all along—and I had no […]

I am a creature of habit. I like following a straight, narrow path, knowing exactly what lies ahead. Take restaurants, for example. I always order the same meal: salad (no meat, no cheese, no croutons, oil and vinegar dressing) and the same drink—water and a glass of chardonnay. Every two weeks, I visit the same […]