Posts Tagged ‘aging’

Violated For My Own Good

July 15th, 2009

As I sit trying to compose some sort of a post, a feat I have failed to do in too many days, I am both inspired and hindered by my throbbing arms. My upper limbs aren’t the only parts of my body currently in discomfort but I’ve learned that’s what you get when you pass [...]

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How Dirty Old Men With Pin-Ups In Their Garage Must Feel

May 3rd, 2009

Last weekend, my almost 14 year old daughter and I played hooky from a portion of her All-State weekend and caught the movie 17 Again.

The movie was pretty good. I definitely enjoyed some parts more than others…

Photo cred: The Insider
Which, once I remembered my age, left me feeling like a cougar who was up [...]

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Hard to Believe

April 21st, 2009

Time really does fly. Sometimes, when I actually stop to take measure, I am astounded.
It’s hard to believe that…
…I gave birth to my eldest almost 14 years ago.
…the school year is nearly over.
…Lillian has been gone for 4 months.
…soon we will have 2 new babies in our family.
…my husband has been working on the [...]

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And She Still Shrieks Like a Girl

September 23rd, 2008

Last Friday, my plan was to attack the garden. It was a nice, cool day and Fall was right around the corner. I had tulip bulbs to plant and weeds to pluck… and my nerve gathered. Why would I be afraid of one of my favorite hobbies? I’ll show you.

A few weeks ago, I saw [...]

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Shades of Grey

October 22nd, 2007

Last week I found my first grey hair. Right on the top of my head sicking it’s tongue out at me from my Jazzercise ponytail. Today I found two more. I think they grew to replace the first one I plucked.
I’m scared now. Not only am I going grey but I’ve somehow gotten a [...]

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