Growing Older : On Turning 81 or Birds in the Bathroom
I’m celebrating this birthday with a two-week Viking cruise in Central America. Apart from lots of history, this is what …
Category Archives: Health
Growing Older: Christmas Gifts from my Grand Dogs
First, you must meet them—my adorable grand dog puppies. Here I am sitting quietly at my daughter’s on Christmas Day …
$$$ A Surprising Surgical Outcome $$$
Did you know that “the monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind”? Albert Einstein said that, …
Grateful to be Screwless with a New Hip and Even-Steven Legs
I’m on my way. I’ve shagged my walker. I use a cane only when I’m outdoors and only to help …
Wearing Esther’s Shoes – White Skechers
“Sharp shoes,” my physical therapist said. “Would you like to hear the story behind them?” “Sure,” she said as she …
Graduation from Patienthood — Pending!
Two weeks ago I asked you for help staying sane while I try to meet my goal of being cured …
Incoherent Ramblings After Having Surgery for a Hip Replacement and Removal of Hardware, Followed by a Hip Fracture
Your surgical experience will be unique. Therefore, sift through what others tell you about their experiences, salt those accounts away, …
Grief at Four Years Means a Cookie Sheet in the Bed
Every year on the anniversary of my husband’s death, I have dedicated a blog post to that event. Marv passed …
Throwing Away My Past Life: Part 3
My past life has now been shredded. I’ve sorted and purged my multitude of banker’s boxes and file cabinet drawers. …
My Brother: A Bit of Nostalgia
When I was born, he told the neighbors, “It’s another girl.” He was eleven and already had three sisters. When …
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