Category: relationships

Boldly going

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, Date night, Marriage, no fear

My 51st birthday was this year. When I picked out a cake and asked the person behind the bakery counter to write on it, this was what she wrote: "Happy 50-First Birthday Karen". I know, right? I decided that might be a sign.  What if,  I thought, I did some things for the 'first' time in … Continue reading Boldly going

An old dog, a new (cheap) trick (part two)

by Karen, posted in local fun, Marriage, relationships

Then Cheap Trick (did I mention that’s my husband’s favorite band?) came to town. Sure, they had come to town before, but he never brought it up and I never did either. It was the elephant in the room until the show date came and went. There were usually plenty of good reasons (child care issues, … Continue reading An old dog, a new (cheap) trick (part two)

An old dog, a new (cheap) trick (part one)

by Karen, posted in Date night, local fun, Marriage, Midlife Crisis, relationships, Turning 50

You know how they say that your tastes change as you get older? I have found this to be true in my own life. I never liked cheese on my pizza. When I was little, maybe 4 or 5 years old, my parents used to scrape it off (and onto their own slices, I imagine) … Continue reading An old dog, a new (cheap) trick (part one)

Getting married at the wedding

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, Date night, Marriage, Midlife Crisis, relationships

When my husband and I got married, we had very little money. To make our dollars stretch as far as possible, we decided to have our wedding at home. We contacted a Justice of the Peace who was happy to perform the ceremony in our living room. I chose a bouquet of mostly carnations with … Continue reading Getting married at the wedding

Gratitude continued

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, Gratitude Journal 2013, Marriage

January 24, 2013 1 For my husband, who took my daughter to school when it was 1 degree below zero so that both I and she could stay warm. 2. My Grampa's Garden microwavable body blanket. Enough said. 3. My washer and dryer. I remember hauling laundry to the laundromat. 4. My crock pot. Best … Continue reading Gratitude continued

Ode to snow, part 2

by Karen, posted in Adult children, family, fitness, health, Marriage, Midlife Crisis, teens, Turning 50

My thoughts wandered, fueled by cold and the discomfort of muscles that are rarely used screaming their displeasure at being exploited in the manner required by shoveling. I remember being handed a shovel and instructions to go "do the front steps" of our house. We had a house with 14 concrete steps at that time. … Continue reading Ode to snow, part 2

Moscato who?

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, Date night, italian, Marriage, quest for the best

My husband and I have different tastes in a lot of things, and wine is no exception. Years ago, someone gave us a bottle of Moscato D'Asti by Nivole, which (surprise!) we both loved. Every so often we bought a bottle, for a birthday or anniversary or some such occasion. Then suddenly we couldn't find … Continue reading Moscato who?

Oh Christmas tree

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, family, Holidays, Marriage

Oh my God, what a big pile of crap Christmas has left in its wake. Wouldn't it be great if those damned elves showed up after Christmas to help pick up the house instead of before Christmas to help demolish it? I am usually a put-the-(fake -tree-up-the-weekend-before-Christmas-and-take-it-down-the-day-after kind of gal. This year, however, with the … Continue reading Oh Christmas tree

Back in the saddle again. Not.

by Karen, posted in (it's all about the) food, fitness, health, Karen's Kitchen, Marriage, Midlife Crisis, no fear

I was thinking that now that the kids are back in school, I should resume my walking routine. I used to walk 3 miles or so every morning around 6:45am, before I did anything else...even before I went to the gym or yoga class. I did it every day just like clockwork. Until I stopped. … Continue reading Back in the saddle again. Not.

String theory

by Karen, posted in family, good grief, relationships

I recently attended a memorial service. I didn't know the woman who died, Mary, very well, but that didn't stop me from crying almost from the time the first words were out of the celebrant's mouth. Like Lt. Columbo said, "...death reminds you of death" (or something close to that). Not only was I sad … Continue reading String theory