First comes love, then comes…Really?
First comes love, then comes marriage, and you know the rest. For girls of my generation, there was little question on the order of love, marriage and kids. It was all supposed to go the way the song said. Recently, I discovered, or rather I accepted, that I am classified as one of “advanced reproductive age.” A classification that frightens single girls who grew up believing in the playground ditty, but have failed to follow its prescribed order. To set the stage, there’s no boy or potential boy within a 3000 mile radius of where I now find myself: a woman in the latter part of her child-bearing years. Furthermore, any talk of biological clocks, marriage and being together forever is akin to living in Chernobyl in the 80′s, no...
Read More89 Candles Burn Bright
Today, my grandmother, Nina Dee, celebrates her 89th birthday. We call her Nina Dee because that’s her name and when she became a grandmother in her early 40′s she didn’t want such an antiquated title as grandmother. This title stuck through four grandchildren until 1977 when her 5th grandchild was born. No matter the title, this woman is the strongest woman I know. Despite an aging body, she’s sharp as a tack and nothing gets by her. She says, she’s glad to have lived during the time she did, but in today’s world I suspect she would’ve been a lot like me: a strong, independent, adventurous woman taking advantage of every opportunity that came her way. From her genes, I got a passion for travel, to see the world and...
Read MoreTeenagers are Still Teenagers
Last weekend, I hosted my 14 year old niece for a weekend in the city, away from the parental oversight. Having no kids of my own, I sometimes feel out of touch with those younger than 25. However, what I learned is that despite advancements in technology and a slight more tendency toward ADD than previous generations, teenagers are still just teenagers. 1. Fitting in. Sometimes this is wearing the right clothes, having the newest technology, but really it’s about friends and being accepted into the “right” group. Kids still want to be cool and popular. 2. Gossip. Technology facilitates the gossip differently today than it did even 10 years ago, but it’s still gossip. 3. Everything is weird. If it goes against what’s considered...
Read MoreThings my Mom taught me
It’s Mother’s Day 2010 and a good time to reflect on the things my mom taught me. Respect your elders and say “yes ma’m/yes sir, no ma’m/no sir” Take a hostess gift when invited to a party Send a thank you note for gifts and weekend stays Be on time Honor your commitments Tell the truth Reading builds your vocabulary and keeps your mind sharp Stay active in mind and body, it’ll keep you young
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