In Search of My Idaho Sky

In Search of My Idaho Sky

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

I woke up this morning to a gray sky, a red sun, and wondering if my neighborhood had been picked up by aliens, as I could see nothing beyond my own home. I stepped outside to retrieve the newspaper and the stench and heaviness of the air stunned me, like I was...
Stepping into the Fire Pit

Stepping into the Fire Pit

by | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized

I started getting hot flashes when I was forty. After thirty-four years, you’d think they would slow down. I mean really. At my age, I’ve “been there—done that” to a whole bunch of stuff, and certainly don’t need reminders of my age or sex.   When I was forty, I knew...
53.8

53.8

by | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized

This is 2020 and bad things have happened all over the world. This week, the worst happened for our family. My husband of 53.8 years passed away after several years of illness. I say 53.8 years instead of 53 or 54 years because, for me, it was important to make every...
Look What I Got for $50!

Look What I Got for $50!

by | Sep 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

I looked at myself in the bedroom mirror and thought Gail, you need updating. Between my wrinkles and drudgery of Covid-mania, I was feeling and looking old. I don’t have time or money for a facelift or Botox, but I had a fifty-dollar bill in my purse, and I wondered...
Junque!

Junque!

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized

The lights flickered a few nights ago and I decided I should test my flashlights, and, of course, they flickered, too. I needed AA and AAA batteries for most, so headed to my storage place for everything, my junk drawer. I have three drawers, one for me, one for Tom,...