Yup. Our 93 year-old Mum does Los Angeles. Again. We're just back from our five-day trip and I can honestly say that we didn't waste a minute. Francine certainly didn't. Yes, here she is on the flight down taking a moment to record each and every second. Ever since I can … [Read more...] about 93 Year-Old Mum Does Los Angeles. Again.
She's 93
How To Stay Vital At 93
Once again, my mum Francine has slapped me sideways with her lessons in how to stay vital at 93. In the spirit of brevity, I'll bundle them up into two. How To Stay Vital at 93 Lesson # 1 - Remain Social Recently Mum has been finding life in her apartment building to be … [Read more...] about How To Stay Vital At 93
My 93 Year-Old Mum’s Thoughts On Color
My 93 year-old mum's thoughts on color could be alarming to some. Her passion is color; she swears that it has its own language. As I've mentioned in previous posts, most days she is often busier than me. However, she's been feeling a bit down of late. I suspect that last … [Read more...] about My 93 Year-Old Mum’s Thoughts On Color
Dear Me I Need Perspective
Dear me I need perspective. Case in point. Our advent candle (which has been burning daily) is currently displaying two different dates. Pick the one that works for you. You say magical. I say nightmare. When I read today's Finish The Sentence Friday prompt of "Dear Me ..." I … [Read more...] about Dear Me I Need Perspective
How Mum Frankie Became Francine
A half hour in our company and my dear friend was severely puzzled. To whom should she make the cheque out? Frankie? Francine? I was shocked. I couldn't believe she hadn't heard the hilarious escapade of How Mum Frankie Became Francine. But first a bit of context. … [Read more...] about How Mum Frankie Became Francine