In January of 2006, while on a beach in the Florida Keys with two dear friends from my college days, my mother called me. After exchanging pleasantries about my trip, my mother got to her point. “So your grandmother joined a senior citizens group. And guess what the first thing was on the agenda of…
Month: November 2012
A Lesson in Moonshine
“This place has quite the decor,” my friend told me, as we walked into the restaurant. “I thought you’d appreciate it. It covers three things that are most important to the people here: NASCAR, Merlefest, and moonshine.” My friend filled me in on what Merlefest was – a music festival whose greatness was up for…
A Random Tuesday Night Conversation
We were the only two patrons. “We don’t technically open until 9,” the bartender told us. It was 8:45. We asked if we should come back. She said she was ready, so we sat down and had a drink. My friend knew the bartender, and she served our food and drinks in between prepping for…
On Aging – or Not
“I have someone you should meet,” she told me. “She’s your age.” She stopped and stared at me for a second. “Well, I don’t know how old you are, but she’s twenty-six and you look about her age.” “I turn thirty-six tomorrow actually.” “No!” she said, with a stunned look on her face. “I thought…
My Back Pocket
I have a piece of paper in my back pocket. My figurative back pocket, that is. In reality, the paper sits in a green file folder marked, “PT License.” The paper was issued by the state of New York. License #020405. I received it after successfully completing an accredited physical therapy curriculum and passing a…
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