I’ve become a person that carries a canvas bag. In it, my wallet, a lipstick and a New Yorker. I have a box full of fancy purses. I find that I prefer the canvas tote.
I’ve become a handkerchief carrier. One in every pocket is my motto. I can’t remember the last time that I bought a box of tissue.
I’ve become a coupon clipper, albeit digitally. Also, I send note worthy articles to people, friends and such. My mother used to do this. She would cut out articles obsessively and pass them on. She had a special zippered plastic sort of bag with a pile of articles stuffed inside. If she wanted to find one in particular she would need to sort through the whole stack for the one that she intended for me or whomever. Digital clipping and sending is a much more efficient method. Might be just as annoying for the recipient however? Oh! Here’s another article from Jami!! What is it this time?
I am now an old person with a cardiologist. Somehow I went from gynecologist to cardiologist in the blink of an eye. I’ve had two procedures to fix my wild heart rhythms. I’ve had knee surgery and walk with hiking sticks. Actually, I usually just use one. Recently it was discovered that I have cataracts and the beginning of glaucoma. When they fix my eyes I won’t need glasses any longer. Most of my friends tell me that that is fantastic. I think it’s going to be weird. I’ll have to start wearing eye makeup again!
I have become an old woman who goes about without a bra. I love a nice afternoon nap. In the “old days” I used to take a “disco nap”. It was an early evening nap. That way I could stay out at the clubs until dawn.
I‘ve learned to, “wait and see”. Curbing my impulse to act in a moment has been a gift. Still, it’s practice, practice, practice!
I’m practicing sketching. Instead of scrolling. I’m not very good but who cares?
Weeks have gone by since I started this little blah blah blah. The musings of a quiet life. I think of positivity brilliant ideas to write about on the edge of sleep. Then nothing comes to mind in the morning.
Yesterday I had an ultrasound of my carotid arteries. Apparently there is perfectly good function on both sides. Good blood flow and very minimal plaque. I knew you’d want to know.
Other than that, it’s a warm morning with wide open windows and abundant house chores.
Show up sober and be of good cheer. This quiet life is a gift. I am endlessly grateful.
🙏🏻☮️
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