Dec
22
2013

How I Won the War on Christmas

“Does this mean that you’ll stop writing those stupid “I Hate Christmas’ articles every year?” my husband breathed, quickly making the sign of the cross. I looked at him. “But,” I protested “That’s the only Christmas Tradition that I really like…” …continue reading

Dec
15
2013

The Lost Winter Coat

I’ve thankful that I got a nice little retirement job. Even if I am over-60 and over-qualified. I do temporary work about one week each month, stuffing envelopes. It has nothing to do with anything I ever did before, I don’t have to dress up, and I get three weeks off each month. Who could complain? But…it’s reminding me, in a sometimes uncomfortable way, of all those whose major problems do not include having too many closets where a winter coat might be hiding. …continue reading

Oct
29
2013

Freecell ate My Life

Once upon a time, I never, ever played computer games. I confess, I felt a real sense of superiority. …continue reading