M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
I'm 65. Funny, it doesn't feel much different than 64. And even under the coronavirus (or coybote virus, as Lambeau sees it) restrictions, it won't be different than any other birthday. The BaldMan made my birthday dinner on Sunday. (Scampi, if you are interested.) Since his birthday is at the end of the week, and … Continue reading And Just Like That-
Last week was the BaldMan's mother's eighty-fifth birthday. She and his Dad, as well as his sister and her husband, came to MA from New York for the weekend to celebrate. Stephanie came for dinner on Friday, and was with us Saturday and Sunday, as well. Jill, John, and Carter came on Saturday for some … Continue reading Monday Musings: Family Weekend
Sorry about the lack of Monday posting. A weekend away will do that to you. Well, maybe not you, you insufferably energetic bunny, but is sure does it to me. So, where was I? I was in Pennsylvania, the land of my birth. I was there for my mother's 90th birthday. (Her actual birthday was Sunday, but the … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts: My Mom is 90
And that, of course, is a good thing. Because, well, we all know what the alternative is! I don't get all crazy about birthdays, or my age. I turned 62 on Friday, and really, it's not a big deal. I don't feel old, most of the time, anyway. Yeah, there are aches. My knees don't … Continue reading Monday Musings: I Made It Through Another Year
42. That's it. That's all I have to say this week. Because, really, what else is there besides the answer to it all, right? * * * * * * * * Oh, okay. I'll add more. Last weekend was another grandchild's birthday party. This time, our Miss B turned three. She seemed happy with … Continue reading Monday Musings: Life, the Universe, and Everything
Our youngest grandson turned one last week. His party was yesterday. We ordered a gift for him through Amazon, and it was scheduled to arrive at our house on Saturday. No problem, right? Especially since Amazon is usually so very good at this stuff. Well, this time, not so much. The order status was "Shipping … Continue reading Monday Musings: Shipping SNAFU, and Deep Thinking
I'm not old enough to sing the blues But I wore the holes in the soles of these shoes You can roll the dice 'til they call your bluff But you can't win until you're not afraid to lose Well, I look in the mirror I don't hate what I see There's a few more … Continue reading Not Old, Just Older
Oh, it is so beautiful on this Sunday afternoon! It is sunny and warm, and there is very little snow out there. I think we may see "ice out" on my little pond in a week or so. I even have the door and a few windows open. It is about time!! We have a … Continue reading Monday Musings: Warm Weather, Yucky Dog Story, Birthday, and Bread Baking
