Author Archives: mathdreads
Creative Women, Stylish Glasses
Time was, we creative women with stylish glasses would reconvene on a monthly basis to share project ideas and give constructive feedback. Now the mere act of getting together in a public space is the featured activity. One of the best features of being sequestered for our own good is how much we value getting … Continue reading
How Corona Measures Up
The physical appearance of this on-going pandemic has manifested all over my body: 147 lbs, 35″ bust, 35″ waist, 41.5″ hips, and 23.25″ thigh. Never in life have I ever summarized myself in such numeric terms besides age, but I recently joined a “life improvement” challenge. Granted, the point is both physical and mental improvement. … Continue reading
Dancing with a Broom
I never met my Great Uncle Daniel AKA “Uncle Down,” who was the third child of my Great Grandfather Jesse and his second wife, Great Grandmother Lucy. Yet, from the colorful stories I’ve heard about Uncle Down, I recognized the vibrant spirit that runs throughout my family. Fortunately, I interviewed two of my older relatives … Continue reading
New Table Shot Party
I’m not into dumpster diving…especially with this pandemic business going on, but I’m all about picking up gently used furniture that is dumpster-adjacent. Hence, our new circular dining table. As I strolled around the apartment complex on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and talked with one of my sisters, I saw it. I fast walked back … Continue reading
Civic Duty Reminder
As usual, I cast my vote in person on the first day of early voting. I worried that I’d have to wait in line with the other people just getting off work around that time. Silly rabbit! No one but other very nerdy voters booked it to the polls on the first day they were … Continue reading
Art on the Big Screen
This was the moment I’d been waiting for. Not just another excuse to dress up and attend a real live event. Thanks to the membership showcase, I saw my first short film, There’s Always Something, up on the big screen. Additionally, this was the first time I’d met some other board members in real life … Continue reading
The Power of Planks
Never been a huge fan of planks as part of my exercise regimen. Granted, I appreciate the beauty of nicely sculpted arms, but other than vanity, never enjoyed the pain of that gain. Planks sneak their way into many of my virtual yoga-based classes because they come in so many varieties: high planks, forearm planks, … Continue reading
Weirdest Talent Show
When a member of my creative writing group suggested we attend a quirky poolside talent show at an iconic motel, I jumped on the opportunity. In real life, I wouldn’t have ever paid such a ticket price, parking fee, and lord don’t get me started on that overpriced watered down allegedly tequila-based drink I ordered … Continue reading
Garlic Shot Upgrade
Mom is the home remedy queen. Something I take for granted until my general health dips. Years ago when she visited me for a week, she battled a ragweed allergy. She didn’t load up on cough drops like I normally do. Instead, she kept making herself garlic shots. She peels a garlic clove. Minces it … Continue reading
Not New Year’s Resolutions
Never before have I used a birthday to make a conscious effort to improve the quality of my life. The kind of changes that most people make around New Year’s, but then again, I’ve never lived through a pandemic either. Going on two years of being sequestered. Now a combination of middle age bulge and … Continue reading