I had to postpone hip-replacement surgery at the last minute. A day of mishaps culminated in postponing major surgery because of a cat. My day should have gone like this … a 9 AM appointment at the hospital to complete paperwork and have blood drawn. At 11:15, I was to drop off the cats, Rudy and River, at A Country Cat House, a posh hotel for felines, and be at work by lunch. Easy, right? ...
“It’s always been my experience that no matter where you go, there you are.” When a friend and I vacationed in France many years ago, we started in Paris. He had a stack of travel guides and language books to help us navigate the city. We had different flights and were to meet at the airport. He was about an hour ahead of me. When we met up, he was very agitated and anxious...
Temmi, Eddie, Cindy, Beth, Trudy, Carolyn, Lisa, Kim, Beverly, Jamie … all of us together. We played. We laughed. We argued. But, most of all, we loved. A few years ago, I encountered a couple of girls who had not seen each other in a while. They squealed with delight at their reunion. As they hugged, one said, “We need to play!” As beautiful as that moment was, I became sad. I...
When we celebrated my nephew’s seventh birthday, I wasn’t keen on the idea of him turning six the year before. Despite my angst, I realized that there was nothing I could do about his turning seven. There we were, celebrating getting another year older. He was all excited with the attention, especially with the presents. When asked if he wanted to open presents first or have the cake first...
Living in the tropics, there is lots of wildlife. Some are indigenous, some are not. Indigenous species are beneficial; others are usually not. One of the most prolific critters during the summer months is the lizard. They come in all types, shapes, and sizes. My favorite is the one with a lower, usually red, chin that pops out when the lizard is comfortable or trying to get laid. They are all...
My name is Gerry, pronounced with a hard “G.” Momma wanted a non-traditional name for her son - something different. Different is what she got.