Category Archives: Arthritis

Admitting My Weakness….

On the road to self-improvement, it is important to be able to honestly assess one’s strengths and weaknesses.  If we can’t be honest with ourselves, how can we ever improve our lives, and overcome our foibles? It’s never pleasant to … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sweet 60???

You don’t see it coming….you are too occupied with other things – with the minutiae of life…. you just aren’t paying attention. 60 crept up on me.  I remember my Mom telling me that she didn’t FEEL her age.  I … Continue reading

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The Wonder of Pets

Growing up with pets is a wonderful experience for children.  They learn to be gentle, caring, compassionate, and responsible.  They have the wonderful experience of receiving the unconditional love that only a pet can give.  They learn patience, and the … Continue reading

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It’s That Time of Year

For me, “that time of year” is whatever is just beginning.  I love WINTER- the first snowfall… snowmen…. toasty warm fur lined boots, and hot steamy radiators.  Christmas lights shining in the darkness, warm mittens, hot chocolate, long icicles off the … Continue reading

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MESS 2 – My Diet Update

WOO HOO!! I found my cheek bones today!!! I always knew they were there, because whenever l ate something REALLY cold my teeth would hurt right up into where my cheek bones used to lurk. But they haven’t been out … Continue reading

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The Forbidden Pet Store

I have always had an iron clad rule in my home:  we do NOT get dogs from PET SHOPS.  I left no doubt on this rule – no room for discussion.  I was secure in the knowledge that, as acting … Continue reading

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My Life Lessons

If I could go back and meet myself at 19 there are a few pieces of advice I really wish I could give me.   Among them are; Do better in school, save your money, stay the hell away from THAT guy (exclamation … Continue reading

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Lazy Day

I didn’t get to exercise today.   As previously stated, I fear gym memberships for the twisted knees and strained tendons they bring down on me.   But I have been known to pop in the ole Sweatin’ to the Oldies DVD from … Continue reading

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Ouch

I inherited a lot of good qualities from my parents:  my sense of humor (such as it is), my love of animals, my green eyes, brown hair – back when it actually WAS a color (the tendency to go gray very early came … Continue reading

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