Oh, the eternal Valentine’s Day conundrum! What to get Handsome Hubby for Valentine’s Day? After 39 years, what’s left on the “wants” list? On the “needs” list? Or on the “surprise” list?
Not framed pictures of the kids or pups. Not socks, sweats, or sneakers. And certainly not sexy boxers. Been there, boxed and bowed all that. Read more
People often say I don’t look my age. They mean it as a compliment, and I take it as such, but lately I’ve been wondering. Is it really a compliment, and why does hearing it make me so happy? Read more
Happy Holidays
from our home to yours.
May you have health, happiness, and, of course, humor
in the New Year.
Fondly,
Karen and Handsome Hubby
It’s time for my annual Holiday Grab Bag blog. This year’s blog spotlights cookie-scented deodorant and AI obits. Ho, ho, OH! It’s an odd, jolly jumble.
My family is generally an agreeable lot. We don’t argue. Don’t bicker. Maybe we have good communication skills, a shared outlook on life, or mutual respect. Perhaps we’re apathetic and figure there’s no point in trying to change one another’s minds. Who knows. In any case, we get along EXCEPT when it comes to cookies. Read more
I don’t buy lottery tickets or even have a lucky number. Yet I’m obsessed with numbers. What kind of numbers? The age which people die. Read more
I’m not rich, but I have needs. Oh, so many needs. That’s why I’m casting a covetous eye at the latest trend of the idle (or busy) rich who hire private concierges to cater to their every desire. Yes, I’m not rich, but I dream big. Read more
After almost 40 years, you would think I know everything about Handsome Hubby, but recently I learned otherwise. The occasion for my surprise, you learn something new, late-life revelations, was HH’s 50th law school reunion. Read more
In the name of beauty, women (and men) willingly go under the needle and knife for fillers and plastic surgery. And likewise for Dame Lithe, we submit for weekly injections of Ozempic and Mounjaro. But me? Well, I alas know the real Needle Way of Life! The result? I’ve become a human pincushion! It may be my “secret” to eternal vitality, but yikes, it hurts! Read more
Handsome Hubby and I are closing in on 40 years of wedded bliss. Hard to believe. It’s been a long time, true, but still, each day offers thrills. How do we keep it fresh and exciting? What’s our secret? Why, we play games!
In fact, we recently invented a new game. Read more