Menopause Can Kiss My Ass
Menopause... It’s nobody’s fault but somebody is going to pay. My first hot flash woke me one morning, when my husband moved in for a spoon (he was jockeying for…
Nine Important Facts To Remember As We Grow Older
9. Death is the number 1 killer in the world. 8. Life is sexually transmitted. 7. Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. 6.…
Everybody Hurts
Shortly before turning 50, everything went dark. I’d misplaced my purpose, strayed from my path. So I did what any normal person would do, and buried the depression deep beneath…
Cheers to the “Pause”
If you’re happy and you know it, thank your meds! Here's to the pause That overheats our bras Casually exposing our fangs and claws To reveal a cray that makes…
Skin Cancer Is A Sun Of A Beach
Last month, Val had surgery to remove a lesion in the corner of her eye. The dermatologist and surgeon warned the outcome was likely skin cancer. To our relief, it…
Scott McGillivray Cancer Journey Update #3
Scott’s doing very well since returning home from Scottsdale. We met with his oncologist in November and she was pleased with his CT scan results. Dr. Hao suggested Scott’s next…
Tips to Avoid A Midlife Crisis
Trying to guess a woman’s age can blow up in your face. It’s deciding whether to cut the red, blue, or green wire first. Women handle a mid-wife crisis differently…
For Goodness Sex
At this ripe age, if her briefs match her bra, canoodling wasn’t his idea. Valentine's day used to be a laydown. An open-and-shut case of thumping thighs, cottontail style. Before…
New Year, New You, Blah Blah Blah
It’s been a year since I didn’t become a better person. That’s 25 years running I haven’t come up with a new me. Every January we beat ourselves up for…