Things that I notice and feel the need to comment on.
The sun was shining when I glanced down at my warming knee and started to laugh. I was kayaking so my knee was bent upwards and highly visible. Dozens of stubbly hairs were glinting in the morning light. They were all between one quarter and one half inch long and sticking out in all directions. … Continue reading The Grooming Habits Of A Mature Non-Girly Girl
The Doc and I live on the Mineville end of Lake Echo in Nova Scotia. I actually grew up on the other end although we didn't live in a house on the water. When The Doc and I decided to move back to Nova Scotia from Ontario over twenty years ago, (well back for me–The … Continue reading Saturday Morning On Lake Echo
Doodlebug and NJ were visiting through the past week. What that meant was five days of trying to keep them engaged and entertained. Not an easy task. This is something I struggle with because I was a kid who was never bored. I came from an era where kids went outside after breakfast and showed … Continue reading Our Grandparent Resource Kit is Constantly Evolving
I waited all summer for the arrival of my new kayak. ...Okay maybe not all summer but six weeks through July and August, which in Nova Scotia–an area known for short summers–can be a major portion and often the best part of the season depending on the weather. Delivery was delayed of course. Delivery of … Continue reading A Tad of Buyer’s Remorse
There was a time when I was always cold, when I loved to wear fleece and sleep in sweat pants or snuggled up to The Doc, who I often referred to as my personal pot-belly stove. Not that he had the belly but he did hold the heat. That was a long time ago. These … Continue reading Mask–Induced Hot Flashes
Studies have shown that women work hard, harder than most men. In addition, they still do most of the housework and childcare on top of their jobs. Their accomplishments, large or small, are rarely recognized by men. It is like their accomplishments are invisible. I have watched and experienced this for years. Whether it is … Continue reading Women’s Accomplishments Are Largely Invisible To Men
Growing up in a house where the words shit, hell, goddamn, christ, frig and many combinations of these, such as good goddamn, as in I don't give a good goddamn or frigging jesus, as in friggin jesus christ what the hell are you doing or holy shit as an alternative to wow were being used … Continue reading Choice Words
I literally spent the last several years of my life wandering around as if I lost my binoculars–totally unable to get focused. I couldn't seem to settle into accomplishing most of my usual tasks. I had difficulty starting things; and when I did manage to get something started, I was easily distracted and would take … Continue reading My Brain Is Acting Years Younger
Today is my Blogiversary. One year ago today I published my first official blog entitled: Let's redefine bitchy, shall we (https://stillbitchyafter60.com/2019/06/19/lets-redefine-bitchy-shall-we/). This is where I stated my definition of bitchy as a strong woman who is an independent thinker with passionate opinions. This was not intended to only defend my actions. I am not alone … Continue reading A Year Of Throwing My Thoughts Out Into The World
If you live in Nova Scotia and you happen to know a fisherman (no not that kind of fisherman–not the hobby kind–the that's-what-one-does-for-a-living kind) you can get fresh lobsters just off the boat at the wharf. Lucky for us, The Doc happens to know a lobster fisherman. This year, because of Covid-19 and the lack … Continue reading If You Happen To Know A Fisherman
In the absence of baseball, The Doc and I are still cozying up with Netflix every night. Our much needed break from all of this canned entertainment hasn't happened and we are getting a little tired of Netflix's spring offerings. All the high-quality British crime dramas that were often our go-to shows are slowly dissipating … Continue reading Feeling The Need To Binge
Photo by Vlad Hilitanu on Unsplash My definition of bitchy, as those of you who are more familiar with me and my blogs know, is a strong woman who is an independent thinker with passionate opinions. A woman who stands up and defends herself against those who don't like her, her opinions or her behaviour. … Continue reading Adjusting The Optional Extra Bitchy Facade
It is a struggle to write this today. I don't feel that I have the vocabulary to describe what has happened to my home province of Nova Scotia. I have no desire to repeat, once again, all the details that have traveled around the world in news clips since last weekend when this tragic event … Continue reading Nova Scotians Are Forever Changed
Photo by Jenn Stone Last Sunday, I decided to venture out to the grocery store. The fridge and pantry were both displaying a vast amount of empty space. I choose Sunday because the grocery store chain that I frequent most often sent out of communication that stated that Sundays, along with Monday and Tuesday evenings … Continue reading We Will Not Die Of Starvation
Photos by Jenn Stone Like most of us in Canada are supposed to be doing, The Doc and I have been socially isolating or physically distancing or whatever the latest name for staying home and keeping your friends and family safe is. It has been over a week since I have been out in the … Continue reading The Days Of Going Nowhere
