Cracker Jacks

Cracker Jacks

I bought a box of Cracker Jacks this week and opened it slowly, looking for the treasure that was advertised in bright blue writing inside a POP-kind of starburst. This sweet treat is one of my favorite non-diet foods, a stand-alone yummy with a good mix of peanuts,...
Recalculating

Recalculating

I find myself fascinated with the technology in my car, particularly Map Lady. I have never seen her, but, undoubtedly, she is a very smart person who rarely makes a mistake, and I can’t help but wonder why. After all, she’s helping hundreds of people at the same...
What To Do?

What To Do?

I received an email from my pharmacy that said, “Flu Shot Time, go online to make an appointment today.” Good idea, I thought, I’ll go online, register, and hop down to the pharmacy and get done before anyone else makes an appointment and hopefully avoid receiving the...
Speed Bumps and Sunshine

Speed Bumps and Sunshine

A Blog by Gail Cushman Speed bumps spring up where I least expect them. They usually are in the form of those annoying yellow or black traffic safety strips that lie in the middle of the street and they infuriate me to no end. Of course, I do realize they aim to slow...
Aging in Place or Going Commando

Aging in Place or Going Commando

A few days ago, someone asked my age. “I’m 75,” I said without hesitation, and the person, I was talking with, most likely a 30-something, looked at me in horror, like I had made some sort of faux pas, or worse. Should I have lied and aimed for 56 or 62 or even 40?...