Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyLife Alone in Later YearsThe Challenges I struggled to find the right photo for this article. Searching under the keyword alone produced some depressing ones. The keyword independent brought up mostly young women frolicking on the beach alone or alone in the office. A few cats appeared with independent as the keyword. I thought…Aging4 min readAging4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMother Jones, A Remarkable Woman in HistoryIf you’ve never heard of her, it’s time you did — After watching the movie Harriet Tubman recently, I began ruminating on the strength and courage of some women. No matter how often life knocks them down, they get back up and forge ahead. Harriet faced obstacles with incredible courage and resilience. She reminded me of another woman in history. Although…American Labor Movement6 min readAmerican Labor Movement6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyI Don’t Mind Getting Old — I Just Don’t Want To Look OldThe words in the title were spoken by the actress Debbie Reynolds. I don’t mind getting old either. I’m already there, but I don’t like this looking old bit. I hadn’t planned to get old, and that’s why I didn’t bother with sunscreen or moisturizer. …Aging4 min readAging4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyLet Me Introduce MyselfWhenever I write or comment on race or politics, I get called names or accused of being racist, a privileged white woman, and conservative. I think I’ve figured out why people have this perception of me. My values, beliefs, and opinions are not black and white; no pun intended. I…Culture4 min readCulture4 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·2 days agoMember-onlyHow Scammers Target Senior CitizensLet me count the ways — Scammers work around the clock all over the world. Their favorite victims are senior citizens because they are so easy and often have the most money to steal. Several years ago, I fell victim to a scammer for the first and last time. It was in the form of an…Seniors5 min readSeniors5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyWriters Using AI, Stop!You’re only fooling yourself Only recently did I discover AI Chat. I’m usually late to catch on to new technology. …AI2 min readAI2 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyThe Stolen Children of Latin AmericaA personal story — During the 1970’s relatives of mine wanted a baby. The wife had health issues, and her doctor told her that if she got pregnant, there was a 50/50 chance that both she and the baby would die. She and her husband decided to adopt. Roe vs. Wade had recently passed…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Sep 16Member-onlyHomeless At 74 Years OldIt’s not what you think I never wanted to travel, and I still don’t. But here I am, a native Californian, living in Mazatlan, Mexico, for almost three years now and planning to make another move, maybe. The reason is that after three summers in hellish heat and getting eaten…Homelessness3 min readHomelessness3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·Sep 10Member-onlyAdvice For Senior Women Who Want A HusbandGet a dog or cat or both — Ladies, you probably remember the phrase A woman needs a man like a like a fish needs a bicycle popular during the height of the women’s movement. It’s true. You don’t need a man. I’ve often mentioned in my articles that I got divorced at the age of 44 after…Seniors4 min readSeniors4 min read
Sep 5Member-onlyLife Sucks In Mazatlan During The SummerI want to go home to L.A. This is my third summer in Mazatlan. This is the third summer I’ve said I won’t spend another summer in this heat. This is the third summer I’ve stayed in this heat. I’ve always been a summer gal. I love the heat as…Mexico3 min readMexico3 min read
