Category Archives: Commentary
Trump as President – Again
November 6, 2028 – early afternoon Early last night I saw my hope for an intelligent female president begin to fade. At 3:30 a.m. I woke up, checked election results, and learned that Trump was on the brink of winning. … Continue reading
Election Day in the U.S. Is Two Days from Today…and We Are Exhausted!
Sunday, November 3, 2024 early afternoon Consider this photo a representation of what most U.S. female Boomer voters feel like lately. (stock image) Democrats…Republicans…Independents…Undecided….no one is happy. In fact, most of us Boomers go to bed each night thinking “How … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, boycotting broadcast election news, broadcast news, Divisive voters, Donald Trump, Early Voting, election, Election Day Chaos, Election Day Coverage, Election results, elections, Female Boomers, First Female President, fragile democracy, January 6th, Kamala Harris, news, News coverage of Presidential election, November 5, Politics, U.S. Presidential Election, voting, We are exhausted, We are tired
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Reflections on Thanksgiving 2023
Friday, November 24, 2023 For the first time in several years, I hosted a small gathering for Thanksgiving dinner. I prepped for two days, following Internet recipes for sides and desserts. I left the turkey cooking and carving to Belly, … Continue reading
My First and Last Personalized License Plate
Sunday, June 25, 2023 early afternoon Why? Oh, why not? I’m old and it will be easier to remember it. I chose “JE SUIS,” French for “I AM.” It’ll be a simple proclamation that, by golly, I am still here. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Commentary, Growing Old
Tagged aging, Columbia MO, Je suis, Older Drivers, personalized license plates, Still Driving.
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Another Massacre of Innocents: It’s Time to Roar with Our Votes
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 With another massacre of innocent school children and personnel, how can we not stand together and demand action and accountability? Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Green Party and others, it’s time to roar with our votes. At the … Continue reading
Reacting to Images from Ukraine
March 16, 2022 Realization sets in. One sits and cries in the cold. WHY? What have we done to deserve this? What will happen to us? People gather to rally in support of Ukraine. Berlin…Amsterdam…Chicago…millions from around the world stand … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-war protests, bombs, evacuation, fight for democracy, human suffering, President Zelensky, Ukraine, War, World War III
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I Am Absolutely Perfect, of course, and You Are, too!
I am not sure when it started, but I remember being surprised and delighted at first. I think I was at a restaurant ordering lunch, and I chose what seemed to be a basic cheeseburger with coleslaw on the side … Continue reading
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Living on Planet Elderly 
Photography Hobby: Albuquerque Zoo October 2024
January 27, 2025 Early Afternoon Like millions of others in the U.S., I am adjusting to the political chaos in my country. What a shit show. I’m keeping an eye on news events and commentary because I believe it’s important … Continue reading →