We all have them from time to time. Those dark days when we are feeling down for reasons unknown. The blues, they call it. Fortunately, they typically disappear just as suddenly as they appear. But for those times when they…
Signs, signs, everywhere signs. Do you ever spot something in everyday life and feel an inexplicable need to capture it for posterity? I was scrolling through my photos recently and came across some signs (and other random things on the…
Some are tears of sorrow and some are tears of joy but no matter how many times I watch these movies, they never fail to make me shed a tear. Spoiler Alert! I reveal the movies’ endings so if you…
Ronald Reagan I cast my very first presidential vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Dubbed “The Great Communicator” for his ability to connect with his audience using folksy wisdom and empathy, Reagan restored the confidence of the American public in…
It has been nearly nine months since I published my first post on Me Beyond The Middle and in many ways I am still finding my footing. I am loving the journey so far and enjoy sharing my thoughts on…
When I ask around about people’s favorite holiday nine times out of ten the response is Christmas. I will occasionally hear Thanksgiving, Independence Day, or even Halloween, but rarely Easter. Yet, this is the one that tops my list, so…
Let’s face it, life can be a pain at times. Whether it’s your plans that go awry, people around you making you crazy, or just a case of the blues, we all have those days when finding something to be…
Valentine’s Day! Whether you love it or hate it it’s hard to ignore this blatantly commercialized holiday. Billions are spent each year on greeting cards, candy, flowers, and jewelry. But in retirement, when there can be more excess time than…
November provided some downtime to get caught up on my reading. I enjoyed a memoir and a couple of fiction novels, one from a long-bygone era. Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing – Matthew Perry After catching his interview…
What type of gift giver best describes you? The Planner. This one gives themself a month or more to find that perfect gift. The Thoughtful Giver. Thinks of others throughout the year and buys on the spot when they see…