Attitude adjustment
October 24, 2007
I suppose it had to happen sometime. It took me by surprise when it did. The sudden appearance of floaters in my right eye sent me scurrying to the ophthalmologist. After a whole battery of tests, he assured me my eyes were healthy enough; floaters were part of the aging ...
Consumer challenges
May 19, 2007
Have you noticed how frustrating things happen at the most inconvenient times? When I have no appointments, deadlines, or a light schedule, things go pretty well. A packed day seems to invite troubles that pounce when least expected. Just when I need be somewhere in five minutes, a giant truck ...
Peace at last?
April 5, 2007
When I was growing up in Northern Ireland, there were two kinds of people: Catholics and Protestants. Actually, there were three, but the Salvation Army did not really count because they wore their religion too lightly. They were happy, sang about Jesus, played band music in the street, and organized ...
Pots and potatoes
March 9, 2007
What does John Gray, the author of “Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus” know? They don’t have to cook potatoes on Venus or on Mars for that matter. So what was I supposed to do when my husband burnt the potatoes, the oven top, the new stainless steel ...
Thongs and things
February 13, 2007
Two friends were listening to my moans and laments. “Maybe you need some chocolate?’ one suggested. “Nah. Not today.” “No chocolate?” “No.” They knew serious action was called for. “I know what you need,” said one. “We need to get you a pair of bright pink sparkling thongs.” “Oh, yes.” ...
Weighty matters
January 30, 2007
Is it just me, or has there been an increased level of conversation about weighty matters around town?
Shift happens — again and again.
December 18, 2006
It’s official. I am fat. Well, according to the almost-20 year old fat-tester at my gym. I have not enough lean.