Special Events
Birthdays & Easter Eggs
Easter 2025 fell on 4-20, the code in cannabis culture for smoking marijuana, and not, as urban folklore tells it, the police code for marijuana. (That code varies among police departments.) In my family, we have four April birthdays: Dad, a sister, a nephew and a niece. On top of that, there are two among … Continue reading
Reasons to Celebrate
After six months of studying, I FINALLY passed my national exam. I’m officially a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Next time I log into work, I’m adding that “CPhT” to the end of my name. I don’t have my score yet, but it doesn’t matter in the long run since I passed. I was elated to see … Continue reading
Back to Bragg
Just like that…Bragg is back. But not the old Bragg. The new Bragg. Reminds me of when Coca-Cola changed its formula. But Coke fans liked the old taste better; so, they had to re-introduce the old formula, replacing the “new” formula, but, chronologically speaking, the newest, even though it was the oldest formula, ie, “classic.” … Continue reading
Make-Up Snow Days: Adult Version
Attending exercise classes after work powers me through the work week. Usually a yoga/stretch or a dance class. I distinguish days of the week by the class I’m taking after work. So, when the second Southern snow storm blew through and caused me to miss two days’ worth of classes, I scheduled those two classes … Continue reading
The Vodka Trick Failed
For the second time this winter, we got a dusting of snow, mixed with a lot of ice. Just enough weather-related mayhem to shut down the place where I exercise. I was so over it, I didn’t even bother to take pictures of the snow this time around, but I liked the look of Mom’s … Continue reading
Exhilarating Galentine’s
Finally discovered a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day. The best part, I convinced two friends to join me. Actually, didn’t take much convincing on my part. They seemed ready to cross “indoor skydiving” off their bucket list. Just needed someone, such as myself, to make the arrangements. We were lucky in two ways that … Continue reading
Super Bowl Tax Filing Deadline
Decades ago, I started filing my taxes on Super Bowl Sunday. Even though all the tax forms for various employment were in by January 31st, I usually needed a few weeks to wrap my head around hunkering down to file. In the morning, or after some morning exercise class, I’d sit with a glass of … Continue reading
Survival Skills 101: Axe Throwing
I’d been looking forward to this event for weeks. So, when the Meetup host cancelled the event the day before, I didn’t miss a beat. I called the venue. Turns out, I didn’t need a reservation and the price was the same, regardless of whether I was part of a group or solo. I showed … Continue reading
2025 MLK DAY: Embracing Joy
For the past few decades, I’d signed off on every email with “Cheers.” This year, I set the intention for the year. Embrace Joy. There are those who believe that EVERYTHING that happens in one’s life is a choice. That position is as unrealistic as NOTHING is a choice. Between being omnipotent and a perpetual … Continue reading
“Hot” Yoga in the Dark
For two hours, the electrical grid malfunctioned in the county. Just in time to attend my Sunday morning hot yoga class. Before leaving for class, I asked my father’s caregiver to help me carry our generator out of the garage. Even though Dad had a fully charged portable oxygen machine, I erred on the side … Continue reading