PinnedMember-onlySMELLS FISHY TO MESo…I started riffing on the idea of authenticity. Phrases like: Sounds legit, too legit to quit, spam, fake news, etc. Urban dictionary says that the term “seems legit” or “sounds legit” refers to “an internet expression used sarcastically when something is likely to either be blatantly false or poorly fabricated.”…Spam4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMEDIUM, YOUV’E BEEN SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT TO METhat’s the title of the piece I would write on Medium if I decided to post it there. Right now, I’m writing on another platform-which shall remain nameless. I don’t have to come up with titles, photos, I don’t have to tag anything, I just write. Maybe you’ve figured out…Publication4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyStripe Of A LifetimeI’ve never been a particularly patriotic individual, although I like a good stripe every now and then. I’m talking about wearing them, not displaying them. I do display them on the fourth of July, maybe Labor Day, mostly for the festiveness of it all more than anything. …Ukraine3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyI’ll Never Be As Cool As My ParentsMy parents were cool. I never realized it as much as some of our friends did. I came from a family of six-parents plus three brothers and me. Our friends told us how cool our parents were. Looking back, I know that they were supportive of all kids. Our house…Parents3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyDoes She Or Doesn’t SheDo I dye my hair? Some people look at me and say, “I don’t see any grey”. Well, it’s in there. I see it. It’s camoflaged. And, there’s more and more of it all the time. Lately, my hairdresser (an excellent colorist) has only been highlighting (not lowlighting) my locks…Shakespeare2 min read
May 12Member-onlyMemorial Day Fever MemoriesMy mom died on Memorial Day Weekend. She had been ill with Lewy body-a form of dementia. She had probably had a few strokes prior to that as well-according to my father who was busy taking care of her while he was dealing with his own health issues (unbeknownst to…Memoir3 min read
Apr 7Member-onlyMy Last Sixty(ies) DaysAs I count down these last days of my sixties, I am filled with some trepidation. I suppose it’s only natural, hitting this milestone and having a lot of questions about where I’m at, where I thought I’d be “at”, and what I want to do from here on out. …Aging3 min read
Mar 14Member-onlyI Wish I Could Write SomethingI had the catchy title ready to go. I was sure I would remember it. It would be the inspiration for the one…The One Post that would go viral and provide me with a generous payout. A gazillion views. But I forgot it. I thought about writing it down. Nah…Writing3 min read
Feb 3Member-onlyThe Writing WatersHave you dipped your toes in the Writing Waters? Maybe you’re more of a “stand at the edge of the water, not wanting to get your toes wet” type. Perhaps you “wade”. Up to the waist? Just what kind of writer are you? Here are some examples. STANDING AT THE…Writing2 min read
Jan 23Member-onlyEverything…And The Kitchen SinkI like a clean, kitchen sink. It gives me great satisfaction. Even if it’s the only thing I clean that day. I have a love/hate relationship to cleaning. This is chronicled in my soon-to-be-released memoir titled, Nettoyer En Petit Lots — which translates to Small Batch Cleaning. It’s a story…Cleaning3 min read
