While reading through the community newspaper this week I noticed a small article titled “Fun Run for AHA.” Well, right away I have a problem because I think the words “fun” and “run”, when placed together, are an oxymoron. There is nothing fun about running – nothing. I know, some people love it, but I…
Am I Prepared?
While driving home one night I noticed a truck stopped on the side of the road and a flashlight flickering next to it. Watching the source of the light eventually allowed me to see the man carrying it. I thought to myself, “That man should have a reflective vest on so no one hits him….
Changing My Ways . . . and the Sheets
When my husband, John, and I were in California in May we took a couple of days to drive down the Pacific Coast Highway. We stayed in Cambria, CA at a motel with a view of the ocean. It was lovely – until I went to bed. You see, I have this thing with hotel…
Switch Your Focus
This past Saturday there was a bridal shower in California for my nephew’s fiancé. Everyone who was invited was sent a piece of paper upon which we were to write our best marriage advice. Usually this is the kind of thing that you get AT the shower giving you 30 minutes or less to come up…
The Little C
A few weeks ago I had what I like to refer to as “the little c.” To be honest, it could easily be called “The Big C,” but I consider that a term for cancer, which gratefully I don’t have. No, I had the “little c” – a colonoscopy; just one of the fun things…