The Postscript

Made to Last 07.04.2023 4:25 ↓

My grandma’s wedding dress was more than a little worse for wear. It had been folded up in a small box and kept safe by my cousin, Jill. (How Jill ended up with it, I do not know.)

The Wren House 05.04.2023 4:01 ↓

“Jonie, come downstairs!” Dad hollered. “I think there are bats in the birdhouse!” Mom came running and they carefully lifted the back off the birdhouse.

No Coffee 31.03.2023 4:08 ↓

My parents are great planners so there was no chance they were out of coffee, but where they might be keeping it—that was another issue.

Marital Privilege 29.03.2023 4:11 ↓

My first thought was, “I’ve never had my head vacuumed before.”

Singing Lessons 24.03.2023 4:03 ↓

My teacher says I have a perfectly serviceable voice—and I am 100% sure she says this to all her students—but I still find it reassuring.

Coconut Head 22.03.2023 4:29 ↓

Ayo said, “Don’t burn yourself out. Give yourself permission to stop. Don’t use your head to break a coconut.”

New Rhubarb 17.03.2023 4:56 ↓

The whole refrigerator had begun to resemble some archeological site with mysterious remnants of a past life that we could now only guess at.

Time and Sunshine 18.01.2023 5:20 ↓

Traveling in Norway with close relations -- sometimes a little too close.

Chin Hair 13.01.2023 5:13 ↓

On the joys of discovering unplanned personal growth.

Stretch Pants Lifestyle 11.01.2023 4:36 ↓

When stretch pants become a way of life.

Being Blue 06.01.2023 5:01 ↓

Sharing my day and my anxiety with an Italian Mastiff.

My Signature Look 04.01.2023 4:16 ↓

How I found my signature look by allowing my spouse to cut my hair and other dubious fashion choices. 

Throw Out the Empties 30.12.2022 5:06 ↓

Some unheeded words of advice for the New Year -- or any other day of the year. 

Sparkles 28.12.2022 4:28 ↓

On the essential importance of wearing sparkles today.

In Defense of Pollyanna 21.12.2022 4:43 ↓

The day I realized my Pollyanna status was strictly amateur.

Tragic Animal Tales 14.12.2022 5:43 ↓

True life stories of ordinary animals and their imagined sorrows.

Grand Middle-Age Adventure 09.12.2022 4:51 ↓

Starting new adventures at middle age isn't any less trying, but having a little perspective is helpful. 

My Tree Friend 07.12.2022 4:51 ↓

I'm happy to have friends of any kind and my arboreal pals have a lot to teach me. 

Good Neighbors 02.12.2022 5:21 ↓

I have good neighbors and I wish it could stay that way.

Treasure Chest 30.11.2022 5:13 ↓

The day UPS delivered a treasure chest. 

Dog Celebrity 10.05.2022 4:33 ↓

You know you have made it when all the dogs know you.

Still Nagging 10.05.2022 4:39 ↓

On the importance of nagging your grumpy old friends. 

Plumbing Guru 10.05.2022 5:11 ↓

When you find a plumber who offers a lot more than plumbing. 

Best Wishes 10.05.2022 4:50 ↓

Written on the occasion of my ex-husband's third marriage.

Welcome to The Postscript! 10.05.2022 4:21 ↓

How it all started and why it's called "The Postscript."