I had a pedicure the other day. So relaxing. It’s the nicest little luxury I give myself. I go in with tired feet and chipped, funky nails and come out with smooth massaged feet, beautiful toenails and a restored soul. Or soles, ha ha. But during this last pedicure, I found myself admiring the toes … Read more
What Is A Romance Scammer? The Wikipedia definition of a romance scammer is: A romance scam is a confidence trick involving feigning romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining their affection, and then using that goodwill to get the victim to send money to the scammer under false pretenses or to commit fraud against the victim. … Read more
Hello ladies! I have been dating for several years now and I’ve had this idea knocking around in my head that I should write a guide to let you all take advantage of the lessons I have learned through experience. I am not a dating expert by any stretch of the imagination, but dating can … Read more
Do bugs in your house wig you out? Me too! Bug extraction was always my husband’s job. As a widow, that job is all mine. Generally, I have a “live and let live” philosophy about bugs, but there is something about those creepy little things crawling around at night that completely wigs me out. Why … Read more
When I became a widow, I started to live by myself for the first time in my life. It was not a joyful time like moving out of Mom and Dad’s house. Instead of feeling like I had reached a milestone in life, I felt more like I was being punished. I was overwhelmed … Read more
CHILLING ON THE CAPE Ah, vacation…a glorious week on Cape Cod, referred to as just “the cape” to us here in Massachusetts. I packed a bag, grabbed my big jug of Carlo Rossi, and got ready to chill. No weeds, no housework, no projects, things I can’t do anyway with my foot in a boot, … Read more
Ok, you’re a widow now. What are you going to do about it? I have been a widow for almost 2000 days. I know that because I just asked Alexa. That’s 5 years and counting. Holy Crap. Some days I feel sorry for myself and some days I feel damned proud of myself. But … Read more
9 Reasons Why DIY is Good for Your Mental Health In 2016 I became a widow after 48 years of marriage. Suddenly I was in a brain fog and everyday activities felt overwhelming. Other than “putting one foot in front of the other,” I had no idea what to do next … Read more
Are you depriving yourself of a wonderful tropical vacation ’cause you’re a Nervous Nellie? Have you found yourself suddenly alone and just can’t imagine taking a trip all by yourself? Are you dreaming of sitting by the pool with a margarita? Read on to find out how not to be nervous to travel alone … Read more
I love music. All kinds. However, I realized recently that whenever I mention my love for music, I add a qualifier; “I love listening to music, but “I am terrible at identifying the band” or “I used to play the piano but I am out of practice now.” After saying these words to a friend … Read more