Christmas Eve, Always Magical. January 3, 2012 in Uncategorized. I have spent the afternoon with my parents, whose 65. My father is in a memory care unit and my mother is an in an adjoining assisted living facility. However, there were smiles and moments of lightness in the day.

Anthony Weiner, Sexting, and CyberCheating. And he is still talking dirty to women other than his wife. In June 2011, my article on sexting and infidelity in cyberspace. Was picked up by the media. USA today, New York Times. Why would I think that? Getting to .

December 9, 2011 in Converting a Used Portable Classroom into a Home. Creativity, Self-Expression, Struggles and Obstacles Overcome. I stood in the near-dark a few nights ago, thrilled to be able to burn a small pile of limbs and dead wood, one of many piles waiting for attention on my property. I watched this one crackle and crumble in the face of the flames. I wielded my pitchfork with care, keeping the water hose close at hand. Or am I just making one holy mess? It has.

January 19, 2012 in Positive Aging. Wrinkles, Beauty of Wrinkles, Aging, Signs of Aging, Ageism. But, today is a good day. As my mother and I enter the room, he is sitting in his rocking chair, awake. He recognizes us, although he may not know. I love you, my father says. I love you, too, my mother responds. And, I am touched. It was iffy, very iffy, as to w.