Published inCrow’s Feet·5 days agoMember-onlyI Caught Myself About to Behave Like My MomAnd it made me cringe — I used to cringe with secondhand embarrassment whenever my mom dealt with any customer service agent. She was never rude, not at the start, but was always absolutely certain that her opinion was the correct one and therefore should be treated as such. …Aging3 min readAging3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Nov 22Member-onlyMinimum Yoga RoutineAdding to my list of minimums — Much like my barest minimum cleaning schedule and barest minimum walking routine, I’ve now created a barest minimum yoga routine to incorporate into my day as a way of staying active. To be clear, I love yoga. I love how limber I feel, I like the stretching, I feel invigorated…Yoga2 min readYoga2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Nov 21Member-onlyCrow’s Feet Writing Prompt #46Traditions — Do you want to write but have no idea where to start? Check out this new writing prompt to help unleash some ideas! Use the topic as a subject for your next piece or simply answer one or more of the questions posed. If you’d like to become a writer…Traditions2 min readTraditions2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Nov 15Member-onlyNo Chocolate = Ease of MovementWhat sorcery is this? I haven’t had any chocolate for a couple of weeks and the effects are surprising. I’m already moving better. All of my joints feel better lubricated. When I get up from my cushy chair I don’t hobble for the first few steps like I was before…Chocolate3 min readChocolate3 min read
Nov 8Member-onlyMy Garden is Ready for WinterI’m a little late this year Usually, in fall, I hack all the flowers down to about two inch stems, then clean up the debris. This way the nutrients from the rot get into the soil over the winter. …Gardening3 min readGardening3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Nov 7Member-onlyCrow’s Feet Writing Prompt #45Trying New Things — Do you want to write but have no idea where to start? Check out this new writing prompt to help unleash some ideas! Use the topic as a subject for your next piece or simply answer one or more of the questions posed. If you’d like to become a writer…Trying New Things2 min readTrying New Things2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Nov 1Member-onlyMy Love of Chocolate Is EnduringBut my wish to avoid pain and discomfort is (hopefully) stronger — I’ve recently discovered that chocolate hurts my tummy. How insulting. I’ve had chocolate every day for my entire adult life. Most of my teen years, too, once I was making my own money. My love of chocolate began when I was very young. My allowance was a mere 50 cents…Chocolate3 min readChocolate3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Oct 25Member-onlyExercise is Getting HarderI’m still doing it though — Once upon a time, I could jump rope and never be out of breath. I could do cartwheel after cartwheel and feel invigorated and alive. I could lift and carry heavy boxes without breaking a sweat. Now I sometimes gasp going up a flight of stairs. How insulting, that my…Exercise2 min readExercise2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Oct 24Member-onlyCrow’s Feet Writing Prompt #44Staying Active — Do you want to write but have no idea where to start? Check out this new writing prompt to help unleash some ideas! Use the topic as a subject for your next piece or simply answer one or more of the questions posed. If you’d like to become a writer…Aging2 min readAging2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Oct 18Member-onlyI Love CoffeeBut it doesn’t love me back — My goodness, I love coffee. I love the energy it gives, I like how my mind feels sharper, and I like the taste…after I’ve doctored it with milk and sugar. But coffee doesn’t love me back. It gives me tremors if I have too much or make it too strong…Coffee3 min readCoffee3 min read
