Published inMiddle-Pause·PinnedMember-onlyThe Other WomanThe dormant woman who slumbers in our soul — I can’t say I wanted to grow up to be like Mom. She was tall and beautiful, and when she entered a room, all eyes followed her graceful carriage. Those traits and a few others, I would have loved to inherit. I could choose to serve her to you on…Women8 min readWomen8 min read
Published inGood Vibes Club·PinnedMember-onlyAbout MeI’m not hiding behind the dog this time — Hi, I’m Deb — It’s time to write an About Me page that is not just about my doggo. In my defense, he always makes more friends at parties. If you get bored reading mine, you can read Cooper’s story here: About My Dog — Cooper In lieu of about medebpalmer999.medium.com First I will list everything remarkable about me. ? …About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published inGood Vibes Club·PinnedMember-onlyEmbracing Your Silver Alert StatusHow to age with grace — FYI NOTE: That’s me in the photo modeling a 1920s swimsuit for my Etsy page. I searched for a photo of an elderly woman having fun — then I remembered I’m a funny old lady. I joked about submitting this photo to Sports Illustrated for the swimsuit issue. Spring means…Good Vibes Club5 min readGood Vibes Club5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyIn Spite of Us — A Love Story about Second ChancesPreview our reader’s favorite chapter — The following is an excerpt from our book, “In Spite of Us — A Love Story about Second Chances. Our story is written in dual perspectives with odd chapters in my voice, and even chapters in his. This particular chapter is written from my husband’s perspective. Our readers say it’s…Addiction Recovery7 min readAddiction Recovery7 min read
PinnedMember-onlyAbout My Dog — CooperAbout My Dog — Cooper In lieu of about me In place of an About Me page, I’ve opted to write About My Dog, Cooper. Eventually I will find the fortitude to write about myself. In the meantime — If Cooper had a dating profile — Chill, Dapper, Dog, Looking…Dogs4 min readDogs4 min read
Published inEngage·23 hours agoMember-onlyI Prefer the Title Medium Shark to Friend of MediumPlease, no bribes are necessary — You know the big shots that casinos refer to as sharks? The gamblers that all the casinos honeymoon and pamper in hopes of getting their business? Well, about 20 minutes ago, I became an official Friend of Medium and, in my imagination dictionary, they’re the same thing. I think my…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
Published inKoinonia·3 days agoMember-onlyMy Curiosities About HeavenIs it just me pondering the streets of gold? — The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass. I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory…Heaven7 min readHeaven7 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·Nov 21Member-onlyFrom Toasts to Thanks: A Sobering Thanksgiving MemoirAlthough the photo is blurry, this is actually a happy, sober shot. The picture was taken using a timer, beats me how the auto button knew I’m a lousy photographer. My non-sober Thanksgivings have mixed reviews. Most all began looking like a Norman Rockwell painting. A lovely table with cloth…Memoir6 min readMemoir6 min read
Published inMiddle-Pause·Nov 13Member-onlyEmbracing the Journey Beyond Snake Oil SolutionsWrinkles of wisdom — When young people (definition, anyone younger than me), complain about growing older, I listen. You see, I hold the power to scare the bejeebers out of them. If they knew what was coming, oh my — I don’t want to be the Wicked Witch who stares back at you in…Beauty6 min readBeauty6 min read
Published inGood Vibes Club·Nov 8Member-onlyThe Great Suckfest — A Multi-Billion Dollar IdeaWhy Give Away a Valuable Resource — I’m responding to a prompt/article asking if liposuction is an option that you would consider. Check out Julia A. Keirns response here: Liposuction All the Way A Writing Prompt Challengemedium.com The prompt reminded me of a brilliant idea I’ve had for years but lacked the funds to back it. If you have access to billions of dollars, go…Humor4 min readHumor4 min read
