Tag Archives: Middle Age
Radio Silence
So last week I wrote about a date I had that went swimmingly. Got on like a house on fire. Animated conversation made richer by the wealth of things we had in common. We talked about getting together again in a town that was the midpoint between us. After all, there were a couple of […]
That Uncertain Feeling
I knew something was up when my boss appeared on the Zoom call with the HR person. That’s a sure sign nothing good’s going to happen. A sickly feeling crept up my spine. It was the first week of November, and just in time for the holidays, I was told that my position was being […]
World On Fire
I’d been having a rotten, rough week. It was bad enough that my boss had to inform me that my position was being eliminated – not his idea nor what he wished – but in the end, I found myself having to look for a job, once again. Not that I was entirely thrilled with […]
One Morning In Autumn
The weather’s been gorgeous as of late, maybe a bit too gorgeous. By now, my breath should freeze on my morning walk, gloves should be covering my hands and a nice warm knit cap to keep me cosy. Instead, I had on a thin jacket over a T-shirt. It was early, and the sun only […]
An Expensive Proposition
“It would be great if you could come out here and visit,” said my son, who’s in the navy. “And even better if you can make it before I’m deployed.” “When’s that,” I asked. “Probably January. The end of,” he said. “Although I can’t be sure. They don’t tell me anything.” “I have some vacation […]
Three On A Match
My horoscope for the month of August said my life will be filled with flirty fun, and that the Love Boat has not only sailed into my harbor, but anchored for a lengthy stay. While I’m generally skeptical of such predictions, this one certainly seems to be hitting the mark. And it comes not a […]
The iPhone Oracle
Way, way back, when cell phones were beginning to be a thing, I had a boyfriend who moved quite a distance away. I really cared for him, perhaps too much. But then, he did something incredibly nasty when I visited him, and then insulted me once I returned home. After a verbal cannonball shot from […]
Wakeup Call, Or The Truth Comes Alive
I had been feeling ill at ease lately, and somewhat anxious. Couldn’t really pin it down. But maybe sometimes it’s because the universe is trying to tell you something, and it’s falling on deaf ears. A good friend of mine is a Reiki practitioner. She offered to do a session for me to help find […]
Trading Up
I had dinner with a friend of mine the other night. As we contemplated whether to order appetizers or save room for dessert, her phone rang. Her child, sounding teary-eyed, pattered out her words with syncopated short breaths. Something dreadful happened, but not life-threatening. She wanted sympathy, and quite possibly assurance she’d be okay. Almost […]
Men Alive!
I’ve been on two dating sites for almost six months, and here’s the tally of dates I’ve had: zero. Now, that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any interest. I’ve seen guys I wanted to date and both liked and texted them. Either I’ve received no response, or a polite response saying they weren’t interested. A […]
Confessions of A Middle-Age Woman 