September 22, 2011
Sixty Plus Datebook Making Strides Against Cancer
Today my training walk for the Making Strides Against Cancer 5K walk took me to Steilacoom Park and the old Western State Hospital. It was a good day for walking – although the temperature was in the mid-70’s there was no sun. Making history today at old Western State And luckily not too many people to see struggling along and drenched in persperation in a way my Daddy would have considered most unladylike. The blackberryRead More
September 21, 2011
Sixty Plus Datebook – Here’s Pie in Your Eye
Monday afternoon, my selfless training for the Strides Against Breast Cancer walk brought me to the Puyallup Fair and my yearly opportunity to judge the pie baking contest. I must say this turned out to be just a lot harder than I expected. Each of the judges receives a sheet with all of the items on which the pie is to be judged – originality. Was the crust brown and bubbly, was the recipe presentedRead More
September 20, 2011
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The world is just a little crooked. Isn't it? It's a good feeling when you finally accomplish something you've been trying for ages to manage. I’m spending a lot of time getting ready for the Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk on October 2. 5K – That’s oh, let’s see about 3 miles. I can do that. I’m pleased and proud that my Grand daughter Shondra has organized her team. The fact is, all ofRead More
September 6, 2011
Sixty Plus Date Book: Making New Friends
Making New Friends My granddaughter went off to college last week, and the first thing she did when got to her new apartment was to displace a mouse which seemed to be living there. She said it was so tame she could catch it by the tail to put it in a covered dish for safekeeping. She displayed it on Facebook with the title, “Making New Friends”, Grandmother stifled the urge to tell her itRead More
September 4, 2011
Sixty Plus Datebook – A most unusual day
I looked out the window awhile ago and two deer were walking past – and I mean right past. They had been on the porch eating the flowers, which they seem to look upon as a sort of chips and dips. Then, feeling happy, they strolled on over to the neighbors’ house, to see what was on offer there. I guess my point is, that you don’t have to be lonely. You can always eatRead More