Financial issues, a history of disappointing gifts, and the stress of shopping inspired my husband and I to not exchange holiday gifts.
Category: Personal
Stop Calling Me “Young Lady” When I’m Obviously Over 60
Photo of author in York, England. Your attempt to be “cute” or “friendly” is insulting I am NOT flattered when someone — young or old — calls me a “Young Lady” when I am clearly part of the AARP crowd. Lately, it is the fifty-something, old-man security guard at my local grocery store who keeps … Continue reading Stop Calling Me “Young Lady” When I’m Obviously Over 60
I Will NEVER Consult a Psychic
Photo by author Card-reading, palm-reading, and crystal balls are not for me TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of Suicide Hey! To each his own. I am not one to judge. But paying a psychic is something I will NEVER do. Numerous friends and relatives of mine have consulted psychics. (Randomly, I can’t recall any males admitting to … Continue reading I Will NEVER Consult a Psychic
Choose Your Path Wisely
On the road of life, every decision you make – big or small – creates a fork in the road. Some roads lead in brilliant directions, while others end in your own destruction.
Positive Thinking Will Not Solve Every Problem
Telling people who are depressed or experiencing poverty or have a family member with a critical illness that their misery is due to negative thinking is both cruel and inaccurate.
Living Each Year Like It Is My Last
Life is uncertain; thus, we should make each moment count by finding beauty in the simple things, engaging in activities that bring us pleasure, and spending time with those we care most about.
I Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead Wearing That
Warning: We will all be caught dead wearing something. It's best to invest in attractive loungewear, rather than ending up in the ER wearing embarrassing clothing.
My Father Vanished in a Cloud of Ash
Before he died of lung cancer, my dad said he wanted his ashes spread along the freeway. Carrying out his wish led to the unexpected.
The Dangers of Paxlovid
The numerous side effects of Paxlovid to treat COVID should be considered before the drug is prescribed to patients with a low to moderate risk of developing severe complications such as hospitalization.
Were They Premonitions or Manifestations?
Photo by author (Joyce O'Day) of her backyard. Many of my childhood and adult thoughts and visions became my reality Throughout my life, random thoughts I briefly contemplated came to pass as real-life situations. In some cases, they were what I actively wished for; in other cases, they were merely situations I pondered, but did … Continue reading Were They Premonitions or Manifestations?
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