This chapter is the first chapter, right after the introduction, of a book of essays I’m almost finished writing called, “SOME KIDS PEAK IN NURSERY SCHOOL & Other Wisecracks From a Grandma Boomer.” (btw Boomers are born between 1946-1964) But, …
At my 50th High School reunion some schmuck actually asked me “What’s new?” I shrugged, “Not much.” I guess, I’m the bigger schmuck. To be continued… …
Last night I dreamt my late husband was sitting next to me wearing a dark suit, blue shirt and tie. Talk about “all dressed up and nowhere to go…” Jimmy hadn’t aged a bit. I was just about to ask …
At her 4th book signing in two years I gushed to the author “I can’t believe how prolific you are!” There was zero comprehension in her face. She said simply “That’s what I do.” I begin to tell her that …
This piece was originally published in a similar version in Pathfinder:Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey Iassumed it would be impossible to interview Santa Claus so close to Christmas. Why would he agree to talk to poor widow me? He had …
A version of this post was originally published in Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey Holiday time begins with Thanksgiving. It should be mandatory for first and second year widows/ers to shout out “What do I have to …
A version of this piece was in the Pathfinder’s Magazine last month. My husband used to say, “If it’s a Kodak moment, we don’t need a Kodak.” If that’s true, as long as our memory is still in tact, maybe …
When I was 49 I had a professional photographer take nude pictures of me. Yes. Nude, as in I had no clothes on. Also, my hair was fairly short so I wasn’t able to hide myself behind luscious locks like …
Hi All – Hope you like my new site – this blog was published last month in Pathfinders Magazine, an online and print publication, a fantastic magazine for widows/widowers where I am on staff as a humor writer. Please check …
Tony Baloney It’s been almost a year since I sold my house on Long Island and moved into Manhattan. Besides rescuing my Morkie, Tony Baloney, about eight years ago, it was the best decision I’ve made since my husband …