In search of fitness: That fickle friend
I’m seeking fitness. Again. You haven’t seen him, have you? It’s a recurring theme in my life. I seek fitness. I find fitness (sort of). Time passes. Fitness, fickle friend that he is, hides from me, and the game begins anew. Olly olly oxen free!Superior Telegram, 11/04/2011
Like a fish out of water
I still miss her. It’s been over a year since she’s been gone for real and the emotions surrounding the loss have become less intense. Friends told me this would happen; time is the universal healer. Still, I miss her every day.Superior Telegram, 10/19/2011
Tackling fall projects inside and out
Fall is a good time to tackle home improvement projects. My husband and I were recently forced to this conclusion after ignoring the fix-it needs of our house and yard for longer than we’d like to admit.Superior Telegram, 10/12/2011
Generation Brady Bunch caught in the middle
I grew up watching Greg, Marsha, Peter, Jan, Bobby and Cindy. Like the rest of the Brady Bunch generation, I now find I myself at an awkward age: too old to be young and too young to be old. I guess you could say I’m stuck somewhere in the middle. The middle of what I’m not sure. It can’t be middle age. Can it?Superior Telegram, 09/28/2011
Sinking into the last lap of sleep
Sunshine streams in the windows. Birds chirp and warble happy morning hellos to each other and anyone who will listen, although I am oblivious to their greetings. The alarm clock sounds and from somewhere outside the edges of my awareness I hear a young voice calling, “Mom!” Morning comes too soon. On this day – like most – I am not ready.Superior Telegram, 09/16/2011
Music, memory and the periodic table of elements
Music is a language all its own. The combination of words, melody and beat can get inside your head and take permanent residency. I know this to be true because I have lots of music stuck in my head.Superior Telegram, 08/19/2011
Exactly why did the turtle cross the road?
Why did the turtle cross the road? This isn’t one of those takes on the classic chicken jokes. My question is quite serious.Superior Telegram, 08/05/2011
Taste of summer comes with a family tradition
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in love with my rhubarb. It’s a one-sided relationship, to be sure. If there can be such a thing as a relationship with a garden plant.Superior Telegram, 07/29/2011
Unplugging teaches a lesson in relaxation
Forced relaxation: It’s an oxymoron, but all too real in our present day culture. Technology has us plugged in, turned on and connected 24/7. The only way we can relax is if we are forced to do so.Superior Telegram, 07/20/2011
The incredulous verdict is in ... so now what?
The trial that dominated national headlines, office gossip and many a person’s brain time for months has reached its conclusion. The verdict was read over a week ago. The dust has settled, or at least it’s settling. Casey Anthony is free to move on with her life.Superior Telegram, 07/13/2011
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