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Five things I don’t do now that I am 60

I don’t care what others think of me. by Nick Maher

A Net Flix Recommendation

The Dirt – 2019 A docudrama about Mötley Crüe In the early 80’s bands were rough, they were wild, they were out of control. The band that was absolutely the gnarliest was Mötley Crüe. I have watched Netflix’s take on the rise and fall of their stars. As with any dramatized documentary there is aContinue reading “A Net Flix Recommendation”

BOOK REVIEW

I was looking for a fun, funny book to read on our holiday. I found a book by the winner of the Thurber Prize for American humor The Gungle. (written by Steven Rowley) A wonderful ride on the emotional roller-coaster, that losing someone you love is. A 40-something man is still tying to navigate theContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW”

This is why you need a support group.

For long time I wrote alone. I would get up in the morning, have coffee and then sit at my desk and write for an hour. I liked it, it worked for me. But then (a year ago), I had one of those days. I chipped the end of the femur where it enters myContinue reading “This is why you need a support group.”

Let me introduce myself….

I have always wanted to write, well not always, but most of my adult life. As a child, I just wanted to read and read and read. I actually wanted to be a veterinarian, but I could not wrap my head around some of the chemistry and none of the calculus. (Seriously, why do youContinue reading “Let me introduce myself….”

This is why you need a support group!

Two weeks ago, I chipped the end of the femur where it enters my ankle (4-6 months recovery), my dog split her nail (so it had to be cut back even with the end of the toe) and my daughter’s 10-year relationship ended. (she is far away so I cannot hug her) but I keptContinue reading “This is why you need a support group!”

The House Always Wins

The House Always Wins My neck hairs stood on end as I walked to the end of the small bar, picking up half-eaten olives and bent toothpicks. It’s twenty years since high school graduation and, dammit, she looks great. “I thought you ran away and joined the circus?” Wendy settled onto the bar stool. “Weren’tContinue reading “The House Always Wins”

ho’oholo pa’akiki

difficult decision (Hawaiian) It has been an odd two and a half years. As of October 1, 2022 all federal Covid protocols were lifted. As much as time seemed to stop, it still marched on. Recently, while waiting for our pizza to arrive, a very close friend and I briefly discussed the pandemic. and sheContinue reading “ho’oholo pa’akiki”

What’s in a name?

“Rech? How do you say that?” A question I am often asked. My father-in-law was the youngest of thirteen. So it really depends on which brother you are talking to. Some say “Wreak”, some Resch (soft e). My husband uses Ree (long e) with the “ch” like the beginning of the word cheese. His brother,Continue reading “What’s in a name?”