Pedicure-Lovers Beware!

Pedicure-Lovers Beware!

Over the summer, I had TWO infections as a result of having a pedicure. Did I stop? No. I changed salons to a place where the chairs overlook the “sanitizing stations,” each with a UV sterilizer. The sterilizers were full of instruments carefully enclosed in sealed...
Sinterklaas Candy

Sinterklaas Candy

Mom moved in with us about five months ago. She will be 90 in January, so it seemed like a good time. Since then, we’ve been working on arranging the sale of her house—and now it’s done! So, what’s Mom doing with all her spare time? First, a cruise in the Bahamas....
Hearing Aid Scammers

Hearing Aid Scammers

Soon after we married, I sent my husband for a hearing test. He couldn’t hear me say, “Could you change the baby–he’s poopy!” Strangely, his hearing was found to be perfect. The mystery was never solved. Fast forward about 40 years. My...
What About When You Fail?

What About When You Fail?

Several years ago, I did the Scripture reading at church. Yes, I have done them since! Anyway, this one was about Abraham taking his beloved son up Mount Moriah, ostensibly to sacrifice him to the Lord. Of course, we know what happened: God provided a ram. But going...
Drinking

Drinking

Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! Over half your body weight is water. The Medicine If you don’t drink enough water: You’ll experience headaches and fatigue. You may suffer from a chronic cough and dry mouth. Your...