Learning and Growing
April 23 for 23 check-in
Here’s my April 23 for 23 check-in. The formatting is kind of messed up, but I’m too tired to figure it out tonight lol.
Learning and Growing
Mike Hammer
My mom and I went to Vegas this week. While we were there, I wanted to go see Mike Hammer, a comedian/magician who performs in downtown Las Vegas. Tom and I used to go see him when we would go together. We really enjoyed his shows, he’s a good magician Read more…
Health
Sleep Issues
There have been way too many of these nights in my sleep patterns lately. Yes, I’ve tried melatonin. Yes, I’ve tried OTC sleep aids (made me dizzy and groggy the next day and I ended up falling down the stairs). After that experience, I am not really comfortable with trying Read more…
Learning and Growing
Spring Favorite
One of my favorite things about spring are the redbud trees in my front yard. They both have struggled and had broken limbs and damage, but they’re still standing strong. I love it when they first bloom in the spring and are covered in the lovely red color. What are Read more…
Learning and Growing
Murder Mystery Dinner
Last month when I was at the Skirvin for our statewide meeting, I experienced my first Murder Mystery dinner. This was something I had wanted to do for a long time, so I was excited to get to do it. I have to say my favorite part of the entire Read more…
Dating in my 50's
Dating Don’ts
Dear men out there in the dating world: I have a few “Dating Don’ts” for you. Don’t be this guy. The first words out of your mouth should not be “Do you want to have sex?”. No, no, I do not. Or this guy: And then this one, I am Read more…
Learning and Growing
Angels
A few years ago, my food program lady (and friend) gave me this little angel for my car. It was shortly after Tom was diagnosed with cancer. It immediately went in my car (at that time, the Impala). When I traded in the Impala for the Buick Envision, the angel Read more…
Learning and Growing
Alabaster Caverns
As part of my 23 for 23 list, I’m trying to be open to doing new things. After my grandma’s funeral, I brought Blaze and Zoey home with me for a couple of days. Uncle Josh and I took them to Alabaster Caverns. I’d never been there. It was a Read more…
Dating in my 50's
Dating in my 50’s: A little murdery
Welcome back to more “Dating in my 50’s” stories. I recently reactivated my Facebook dating profile and of course, the weirdoes immediately started coming out of the woodwork. This guy…wow. Well, thank you for saying I’m sexy (I think lol). But your offer seems a little um…murdery, so I am Read more…
Dating in my 50's
2 Poems: Suddenly and Opened my Heart
Suddenly Suddenly, The possibility, Of love, Was there again. Looking at me. Something new, And exciting. I was scared, To feel again. I stepped out, Grabbed your hand, And took a chance. November 22nd, 2022 Opened my Heart I opened my heart, For the first time, Since losing you. It Read more…