I bet none of my friends knew I died. It happened about two years ago and this imposter has been keeping up appearances – mowing my yard and posting on my blog sporatically to make people think I was doing well. Continue reading
Category Archives: Boomerang & the old gang
Making memories
As summer begins winding down and the shadows grow longer and the days shorter, I was mentally flogging myself for doing nothing much. Then I began downloading photos from my camera taken since last May.
Oh my gosh, I’ve not been sitting idly watching Netflix and munching on bonbons – I’ve been making memories, and lots of them! Above are my friends I’ve begun calling the “Sunday People” because we met at church then our friendship grew to include road trips, the latest of which was the Alluvian Cooking School in Greenwood. A trip to New York in December is in the works. Continue reading
Are you an LOL (Little old lady)?
Creeping Little Old Ladydom is everywhere. As my classmates who matriculated from high school in 1965 continue to turn 70, we have been obsessing over how NOT to look like the stereotypical image of a little old lady.
Imagine my horror when I spotted a list of telltale signs that you’ve reached that dreaded stage of life. I had 30 out of the 40 signs and I’m making changes TODAY. Continue reading
So long, old friend
My favorite place to do some serious walking, running and thinking is the walking trail around the lake just outside the Athletic Complex on the campus of MSU. I don’t know if it has a name but it should – something like Eckky’s Pond II (for you MSU grads who know such landmarks).
It is located right along Dudy Noble field where I spent so many good times, and they are relived each time I go to the walking trail. Continue reading
Combining class reunions doubles fun!
Well, it wasn’t an official reunion when a bunch of the West Point High School girls from the class of 1965 joined forces with the girls of the class of 66 for an afternoon of fun and games that would put our younger selves to shame. Continue reading