Asleep at the wheel?

When I was younger I wanted to be older, and when I got older I wanted to be younger. When I was living in one place I wanted to live in another, and when I was doing one thing I wanted to be doing something else. I could never just settle into where I was and what was happening at the moment. (more…)

There’s been a mountain of material written on how to keep our wits about us as we age. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve rushed outside to do something really, really important then when I’m out the door, I don’t have a clue what it was.

Now, there’s help: Exercises for the brain, and they can actually be fun. Drive home via a different route; brush your teeth with your opposite hand (let me warn you, this is HARD!) I’ve even been attempting to eat with my left hand, and sometimes I stick it in my nose. (more…)

I’m doing “Eyetalian” for my New Years feast which is going to be a crock pot buffet. Everyone’s bringing their favorite crock pot dish, mixed and ready to plug up. Thanks to my friend Gerald down in Alabama, I was able to add the following to my celebration.

Of course, we’ll be eating on paper plates - this will be the easiest party I’ve ever had! (more…)

My holiday guests were very generous this year despite the ailing economy. But they also left me with a few little surprises I could have done without - stains on my linens. Unfortunately my mother forgot to tell me how to remove stains and I usually end up throwing away the offended item.

The two most obnoxious stains this year were of the chocolate and coffee variety. Fortunately, one of the websites I subscribe to sent along these tips. For other stains log onto www.about.com. (more…)

Christmas already came and went at my house. It was glorious while it lasted, but now I’ve got to give everything back! (more…)