Author Archives: Hillary
The Truth About Recycling
Recycling is more than a trend these days – it’s become part of our daily life, as we see recycle bins in offices, homes and businesses. However, I realized recently that I’ve been recycling all my life – the same twenty pounds over and over, the same jokes that my grandmother told me 45 years […]
Read MoreThe Adventure Called Life – What a Hoot!
“When I turn 85 I want to go sky diving!” Phillis smiled broadly, as she shared this with the group of ladies wearing their red hats during a festive luncheon at Robin’s house last Saturday afternoon. Sally had just shared memories of her surprise 50th birthday party, and her sky diving experience at least ten […]
Read MoreConflicted Karaoke
It’s that time of year again. Time when Country Legends holds their annual Karaoke Contest. It’s held in various locations in the Matsu Valley for the final showdown at the Alaska State Fair. I am undecided if I should enter this year, due to my experience in two karaoke contests last year. I always loved […]
Read MoreA Senior Olympic Inspiration Despite the Truth of My Current Baby Boomer Athletic Status
I recently had the pleasure of meeting an amazing and inspirational woman, Jane Soeten, who is now 88, and an active participant in the Senior Games, also known as the Senior Olympics. Jane has even been featured on the Rosie O’Donnell Show, and is also a recipient of the Humana May 2015 Athlete of the […]
Read MoreThe Daylight Savings Time of Aging – A sampling of “Boomer Haiku and More Random Silliness”
Aging. If we could only have Aging Savings Time. Oh – I forgot-it’s called Botox and plastic surgery. Nevertheless, it would be so nice if we could just keep the acquired wisdom of the advancing years and stop the physical clock. However, if that happened, then there wouldn’t be many aging jokes! Single Boomer’s […]
Read MoreThe Holiday Potluck
The Holiday Potluck It’s that time of year, folks. The season of Company Parties and The Holiday Potluck. Since I’m the daydreaming type, I imagined this conversation held by the water cooler by any number of organizations: Supervisor: “Let’s discuss the theme for our holiday party.” Worker #1: “We could have a zombie apocalypse party […]
Read MoreThe Horticulture Lottery
“I am going to make so much money since pot is now legal!” The customer said to her friend, as they stood in front of me in the line at the post office. They talked on, their conversation speckled with modern idioms that my generation usually does not use such as, “We will make bank!” […]
Read MoreFish on!
I finally get it. The excitement. The comraderie. The addiction. Fishing! The day finally arrived. I was ready for the drive to the Deshka River with friends Nan and her husband Cam to meet Ben and Amber Allen at 5:00am. Ben and Amber are the proud owners of Millers Riverboat Service. We had been planning this excursion for quite some time. Eagerly anticipating […]
Read MoreOh, Go Take a Hike! (I Actually Did!)
“Are you ready to go? I’m waiting for you at my house.” Nan waited patiently on the phone for my answer. “It’s raining. I don’t think we should hike today.” “Oh now, come on over. You’ll be fine. It’s not really raining here. We’re all waiting for you.” I knew that Nan would help me […]
Read MoreThe Voice – A Tribute to Big Mitch
“I’m going to do it, Carol! I’m going to audition for “The Voice!” The scream through the phone was exuberant, but deafening. I screamed back. Carol shouted loudly again. I laughed. She snorted. This was another typical phone call between Carol and me when I make a life decision that she agrees with – […]
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