The great peacock debate, courtesy of Next Door. Because sometimes people have too much time on their hands and aren't irritating enough to their neighbors. Beverly 5d ago I'm thinking about maybe getting a peacock with a couple of hens with the idea of establishing a free range neighbor flock. They would be noisy, especially during … Continue reading FUN WITH NEIGHBORS, PART 3
FUN WITH NEIGHBORS, PART 2
The Next Door app discussed in Fun with Neighbors, Part 1, continues to inform and entertain. I believe I mentioned something about Thanking and Flagging in my previous post. "Thank" and "Flag"" are beneath each comment posted. Sort of like the "Like" "Comment" or "Share" options in Facebook. Well, I started seeing a lot of people complaining … Continue reading FUN WITH NEIGHBORS, PART 2
FUN WITH NEIGHBORS, PART 1
For those of you who haven't heard of it, Next Door is an app I became aware of after I moved to my new neighborhood in October. I was told it is a private group that includes people in your neighborhood who exchange helpful information on lost pets, trash days, suspicious people, pet sitters, good local … Continue reading FUN WITH NEIGHBORS, PART 1
MY HEART GOES THUMP THEN DOESN’T
Every family has their little hereditary health gems. Ours appears to be atrial fibrillation. Mine started in my post-twenties. (Vague enough?) I always considered it a panic attack until it conveniently occurred while on the way to my doctor for a check up. I was driving along doing a little mental inventory on my health and well being when … Continue reading MY HEART GOES THUMP THEN DOESN’T
MOVING DAZE
Since we did not take an international trip this year, we decided it would be great fun to load everything we own into three pods and one U Haul (twice) - by ourselves - over a period of 5 days. (Don't even ask.) Then, send everything we own off to storage and lead a carefree, vagabond life for 2 weeks until … Continue reading MOVING DAZE
THE GRADUATE
Last weekend was the college graduation of my stepson, Derek. Much to my surprise, as the ceremony began, I teared up and thought I might even require emergency Kleenex. I definitely did some serious damage to my eyeliner and mascara. I don't know what came over me exactly. Happiness, pride, relief, years of worry... But … Continue reading THE GRADUATE
GONE WITH THE EYESIGHT
I went to the eye doctor last week for my yearly exam and reminder that my insurance actually pays for NOTHING. As usually, my eyesight was terrible. I've always had a problem with my distance vision - (Distance being anything out of arm's reach) - but lately it's been worse than normal. Even with my … Continue reading GONE WITH THE EYESIGHT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, HEAR ME SNORE
I missed a golden opportunity over the holidays to write about something very important to me. Something that is a special part of my life. And by "special" I mean "sucky." I used to think women were exaggerating about being "football widows." Now I think, "AMATEUR." (This was my expression through much of the holiday.) … Continue reading COLLEGE FOOTBALL, HEAR ME SNORE
IS IT COLD IN HERE OR AM I OLD?
Last weekend we were invited to the opera by my in-laws. This is a big, once a year event in which they treat us to amazing seats AND spring for dinner at the Meyerson Symphony Center next door to the Winspear Opera House.This annual tradition has become one of my favorite things about Fall. This … Continue reading IS IT COLD IN HERE OR AM I OLD?
POW
This has been one of those weeks. Since attending a funeral on Monday, the following days consisted of what appears to be a coordinated effort by a number of people to either drive me scream-crying into the street, or to force me to punch someone in the face. "I am going to punch someone in … Continue reading POW
Diary of Ann Franks 