getting older

Much Simpler Times (MM #1465)

We all yearn for simpler times. And the natural thought is to look to the past and our younger days. But I wonder, were those days actually simpler times?

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40 Years Old (MM #1463)

When you hit you 50’s your concept of age changes a bit. I look at someone who is 40 years old and think that we’re actually pretty close in age, until I remember that I was graduating from High School when they were wrapping up Kindergarten…

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The Power Nap (MM #1449)

I’ve always been amused with the phrase “power nap”. I understand the concept, I’ve just never been able to grasp the power part. I’ve been grasping the nap part a lot lately, and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing…

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I’m Bored (MM #1402)

If you’re a parent you probably hear this phrase uttered all the time: “I’m Bored.” I remember saying those exact words hundreds of time as a kid. But I recently realized that I can’t remember the last time I said…

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Living History (MM #1387)

When you get to be an old timer like me (and I’m only partially kidding here), you realize that you’ve lived through what we now consider to be history…

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Tripping Up The Routine (MM #1368)

It’s not often that I feel so conflicted that I truly just don’t know what to do. Well, I’ve been truly struggling with a decision lately….

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Over The Hill (MM #1360)

Today is another one of my ‘old man’ rants, although I’m really not ranting. I’ve come to accept that I’m thought of as over the hill…

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Three’s Company (MM #1340)

Today, I’m feeling every one of my 50+ years, as we sort of touch on that classic 1970’s TV show, Three’s Company…

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Every Day It’s Something (MM #1321)

Do you remember the late Gilda Radner and her SNL character Roseanne Roseannadanna? Lately I’ve been hearing that voice in my head…”Well it just goes to show you, it’s always something”…

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It’s A Boy! (MM #1315)

I’m afraid that I’m coming off as a bit of a narcissist today, and that’s not my intent! But I am feeling a bit stressed…

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