“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ~Mark Twain Today is my birthday. Today I am 36 years old. And today I’ve decided to embrace my age. Last year was a tough birthday. Thirty-five hit me like a slap in the face from Mother Nature. I swear […] Read more…
Party animal or party pooper?
Over the weekend friends of ours came to visit from out of town. I’d been looking forward to their visit for weeks. This was one of my best friends in the world, a friend I’ve known since we were 9 years old, and her brand new husband. I couldn’t wait for a weekend filled with talking and […] Read more…
Forgetful
“Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don’t have film.” ~ Steven Wright I have a terrible memory. And I can’t even blame it on old age or motherhood because I’ve always had a terrible memory. I hated every history class I took in high school, not because I didn’t enjoy learning about the past, […] Read more…
Top 10 Reasons Why I Don’t Feel As Old As I Am (Revisited)
As I mentioned yesterday, my birthday is this week. Last year I dedicated my birthday top 10 list to the reasons why I don’t feel as old as I am. And I had every intention of renewing that optimism by writing a Part 2 to that list today, but unforutnately, I couldn’t come up with 10 more […] Read more…
Another Year Older
I’m celebrating a birthday this week. And I don’t know whether to cheer or cry in my cake. When I first started my blog, I called myself 30-something. So last year on my birthday I considered myself 30-something plus one. So this year I must be 30-something plus two, right? Come on, who am I kidding? […] Read more…
Dear Aging Process
Dear Aging Process, I don’t know exactly when you 1st became visible in my life, but I’m beginning to see you more and more frequently. I see you in the mirror as I apply makeup to cover you up. I see you in the tiny laugh lines around my husband’s eyes when he smiles. I […] Read more…
