Author Archives: chick

On the day of my appointment with the orthopedist, my husband had some errands to run. He took my car, promising he’d bring it back a half hour before my appointment time, which would give me enough time to get … Continue reading →

The orthopedist said that my shoulder pain is likely caused by a torn rotator cuff. Her “prescription” was a cortisone shot, which she gave me then and there, and Aleve daily for any continuing pain. She also recommended I try … Continue reading →

Actor James Van Der Beek died this month at age 48. He was a good-looking, talented, and seemingly decent guy, and his death strikes me as yet another example of how unfair the world is. Why should he be taken … Continue reading →

This is the coldest, snowiest winter we’ve had in a long time. There’s been snow on the ground for weeks (over a month, my Mom says. I haven’t been keeping track, but I’ll take her word for it). Every few … Continue reading →

The funeral for my father-in-law was awful in all the ways that funerals always are. It was also my first time being in the receiving line. I’d tried to beg off, but my sisters-in-law wouldn’t let me, so I had … Continue reading →