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An Open Letter to My Children

My life has been an adventure, with lots of characters and lots of fun, fright, and adventures. I could rest on those laurels but no, I have to take responsibility for the ones that influenced my life the most. Marrying … Continue reading

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It’s Been a While

Let me explain in a Reader’s Digest/bullet point mashup: Daughter scored new job; new job offers free health care for employees and their spouses. Daughter and SI travel to Italy and he proposes marriage; she accepts. They set the wedding … Continue reading

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Catching Up

I’ve been away for a while. I separated from my business partner when it became apparent that she was dependent on me for transportation, anything electronic, etc. I applaud her for her willingness, at 87, to keep selling real estate, … Continue reading

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I’m up late. I should be fast asleep. I’m quite keyed up. I walked the dogs this morning; you’d never guess that they’re 10 and 9; they’re so energized by their collars and harnesses and the chance to sniff, pee, … Continue reading

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Update

Thanks, 2016, for continuing to take peers, mentors and influencers from my life. I’m feeling those losses acutely, and am also grateful that my family & friends aren’t among them. You will be shocked to learn that I rode my … Continue reading

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016Dial it back, 2016

Because Natalie Cole, Lemmy, David Bowie (the most influential in my teenage years), Glenn Frey, my friend’s horse, my husband’s friend’s wife. It’s only the 21st of January. We need some breathing room. Please stop sucking the oxygen out of … Continue reading

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Strava’s Year in Review

I keep track of my bike rides on Strava, and am going on my 3rd year as a Premium member (more perks, stats & numbers, whee!). This is a new feature and kind of fun. It’s short by 40+ miles … Continue reading

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When Your Soul is Satisfied

When your husband brings you coffee, a double shot of espresso, steamed milk in a tall, insulated mug every morning before he goes to work. And cleans the kitchen after making his lunch. When your adult child & his/her SO … Continue reading

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Christmas Stuff

So we have our Christmas traditions: listening to a recording I made from the radio in 1985 on a cassette, that has since been converted to CD, featuring Celtic and British Isles Christmas/holiday music. You never hear this stuff on … Continue reading

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ocalBeing Current Has a Price

I like knowing what’s going on in the Bay Area, and mostly that’s a good thing. I can share weather reports, traffic updates, among other things. Sales at the Coach outlet? Done. Yet when accidents happen, for whatever reasons, I … Continue reading

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