When I whine about turning fifty, people often tell me it's just a number. To me it's a big number. Older people wish they were "only" 50. Younger people show proper respect and sympathy while they ... Read More about Fifty is just a number…
Turning 50? DREAD is better than DEAD
It was a somber drive to my annual doctor's appointment because I was dreading my upcoming 50th birthday. OK, I was pouting. It was more than the fact that 50 was a Big ... Read More about Turning 50? DREAD is better than DEAD
Short Girl Shopping Strategies
It's hard to be a short girl. It's even harder to feel like a grown-up when you're a short girl. I can't reach anything. My friend Ilona gave me an unusual present at my bridal shower….an ... Read More about Short Girl Shopping Strategies
It’s Hard to Feel Like a Grown-up When…
...your feet don't touch the floor. I no longer have to endure playground torment. Nobody calls me Short Stuff, Half-Pint, Shrimp, Tiny Tot, Runt, Baby, or Shorty. Nobody grabs my hat and holds it ... Read More about It’s Hard to Feel Like a Grown-up When…
I See London, I See France!
My incredibly unique clothing style developed while growing up in the 70's. In elementary school, I was a little frustrated by the current fashion trend of little girls often wearing dresses. ... Read More about I See London, I See France!
The Buried Secret of the Shovel
I dug ferociously and furiously, the shovel melting in the soil, as if my life depended on the task at hand. Maybe it did. The treasure had to be dealt with before my presence was discovered. I dug ... Read More about The Buried Secret of the Shovel
