You may be familiar with the acronym FOMO—fear of missing out. I experienced a serious case of FOMO recently, and I am working to banish these negative thoughts from my mind. The feelings started creeping…
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Please Do NOT Send Me Your D#%k Pics!
Eric Swalwell recently withdrew from the run for Governor as a Democrat in California when he found himself in deep doo-doo. He’s been accused of harassing several young ladies who came in contact with him…
Dementia Puts A Different Spin On The Meaning Of Love on Valentine’s Day
Last week, when I stood in the card aisle at the drug store picking out an appropriate Valentine’s Day card for my husband, I acknowledged a new reality in my life. My husband has dementia,…
Where Is A Good Film Festival When We Need One?
Many years ago, when I was still toiling in the corporate world, I clearly remember thinking, “I can’t wait to retire. Then, I’ll have time to attend the annual Toronto International Film Festival.” Ever since…
Keeping Up With Pant Profiles Is Problematic For Boomers
Just when I finally feel confident that I’m walking out in the latest and most flattering pair of jeans or pants I’ve ever owned, the fashion gurus blindside us with a new and improved profile…
Houston . . . We Have A Problem . . . Our Smoke Detector!
I would like to get my hands on the bast#%& who designed smoke detectors and subject them to fifteen hours of non-stop beeping like we just experienced. It’s a form of torture right up there…