Going Gray

Underwhelmed to Overwhelmed Blogging Experience

Underwhelmed with writing a blog post lately? Underwhelmed with my silly posts of late? Now, that I've got us both nodding our heads, YES, I have the perfect cure to get us back to being overwhelmed with joy. LOL. Just kidding. Maybe not kidding, we'll see. Seriously, though, I've been pondering those underwhelmed feelings. I've… Continue reading Underwhelmed to Overwhelmed Blogging Experience

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How to embrace your gray hair one morning at a time

Good morning rays of sunshine!  This morning we're at week 5 of the shut-down of the world for the pandemic.  And I imagine there are people around the world (unless you color your own hair and were able to find your fix box in the aisle at the store ...) that are standing in front… Continue reading How to embrace your gray hair one morning at a time

Adventures · Going Gray

Disjointed thoughts about family gatherings

Please tell me that I'm not the only one feeling disjointed these days?   As a human race, we're all working hard to find ways to stay connected with our loved ones, or friends, or people in general.  While we stay physically distant from each other. I'm missing not only seeing my kids but our family… Continue reading Disjointed thoughts about family gatherings

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Hair grooming lessons from 1961 – yes, I said 1961

Gone are the days where we teach our teens how-to-do homemaking techniques via a textbook.  Most people nowadays just Google things they want to learn. How about stepping into the past for giggles?  Here's a little history lesson from 1961 for those who happenstance upon this post about "hair grooming." I was raised by likely… Continue reading Hair grooming lessons from 1961 – yes, I said 1961

Emptying the nest · Going Gray · Welcome

Reflections on a girl’s shopping day

This past weekend, while enjoying a surprise visit from our youngest Sprout, we sat together and chatted over a cup of coffee.  It's so fun to catch up in-person.  I love social media for daily - what's up with you kind of moments.  But, in-person visits are way more fun. After we caught up about… Continue reading Reflections on a girl’s shopping day

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If I’m not back by 4 send for help

Today's a big day for me!  I get to go to the DMV to renew my driver's license. I have my new book to read while I wait. I have my application pre-filled and all the 'proof of who I am' paperwork ready to present. I feel like a kid again.  I only have to… Continue reading If I’m not back by 4 send for help