First, I guess apparently I am officially old, or old-fashioned about some traditions that I grew up with. For decades, I believed the word ‘shower’ as in bridal or baby, meant you shower the person with gifts and advice. Now that tradition is changing a bit with millennials. So I…
Until yesterday I hadn’t pinpointed how I’ve been feeling, but not quite right. Yes I am mostly recovered from my knee surgery in June , yet I don’t feel quite well mentally. I could cry daily, but I don’t allow myself to do that. I’ve decided it’s grief. Grieving for…
I was born the year America celebrated 178 years of independence as part of the baby boomer generation. Everyone was having babies, the middle class was expanding and doing quite well in the 50’s. Many women who filled in working WW2 jobs, returned to being housewives and mothers. Indeed, most…
HONORING JON – April , 2025 (works as Athletic Director at Colorado Academy) Because my son, Jon, is being awarded 3A Athletic director of the Year at the director’s conference later this month, Jon’s girlfriend hosted a celebration party for him at her parent’s clubhouse Friday night. And her parents…
I am at a loss at how all of this chaos is making America Great again. So much is being destroyed. Now our Rocky Mountain National Park can’t even open for the summer (the 5th largest), measles and bird flu are spreading and we don’t even know if we’ll have…
A Woman on Stephanie Miller’s show (FSTV) said it well. Many of us live in bubbles. Most of our friends and family share our values and ideals. My friends have some of the same goals to make things better for one another and to improve our world and…
First, certainly I wish all who served our country honor and respect this Veteran’s day. My father was in the Air Force for a few years, but never had to go to war. Four uncles went to Europe during WW2 and survived. I have a nephew in the Army currently.…
This year I’ve spent more time than I’d like receiving care in the American medical system with a heart ablation and one new knee. Luckily, I have good Medicare coverage and I’ve had good care for the most part. However, I’ve experienced our health care system that rarely focuses on…