Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
Well, it finally happened. After almost 17 years together, my husband convinced me to take a cruise. "It will be amazing," he said. "We'll do land and sea." Honestly, it was the land part that made me cave. I envisioned a train ride where we'd have beautiful views and see lots of animals. From a... Continue Reading →
What a wonderful and heart-warming story! I started Odds on the Rake right before leaving for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. If not for that, I'm sure I would never have put the book down until it was done. It was that good. Ms. Darling has woven a story with great characters and well-plotted twists. It has... Continue Reading →
The Power of Play As we grow up, many of us tend to forget to play. It’s not the grownup thing to do, after all. The exception, perhaps, would be those who discover at a young age that not only are they talented in the arts, but they also believe in those abilities. I was... Continue Reading →
After our first “voyage” on the Halcyon, in December of ’22. My husband and I talked about going again in 5 years…or 3…or 2. We went back two weeks ago. As some of you may know, Disney decided in May to close the Starcruiser at the end of September. At close it will only have... Continue Reading →
I used to consider myself a book snob. If “everyone” was reading a book, I didn’t touch it. When high school friends were reading Romance novels at the lunch table, I looked the other way. Well, almost. I read Jaws. I read Anne McCaffrey. I even read Gothic novels (oh, Victoria Holt, how I read... Continue Reading →
Absolutely! What, you wanted more? I love both! However. They both don’t love me. Of all the things I thought I’d have forever, it was the luxury of going to a library or bookstore, picking out what I wanted, and curling up to read it. There's just nothing like the scent and sound of turning... Continue Reading →
I'll admit it. I'm spoiled. The day our dishwasher decided to quiet quit our household, I thought I could handle it with grace and efficiency. How hard could it be with only two of us living in the house? Plus, we were going away for a weekend, so that only left a little over two... Continue Reading →
One of our kids recently asked me: “When does one feel like they have achieved adult status?” My response? I’ll let you know when I get there! For me, even at sixty, growing older does not mean totally growing up. I still love to play on the floor with my grandchildren, even if it’s harder... Continue Reading →
After having read Hyland Spy recently, I could not wait for Highland Ruse to come out. Oh, and I was not disappointed. For, as wonderful as Hyland Spy was, Hyland Ruse was even better! Well-crafted and heart-touching, Delilah and Kaid's story was nearly impossible to put down. It's full of adventure with very strong female characters. Although... Continue Reading →
Do you have discounts for seniors? It's not a hard question, but when you're getting used to the fact that you're over 60 it's still a brand-spankin' new thing to think about. I am totally guilty of thinking things like: Should I ask for a discount? (YES!) Does it make me look cheap or needy?... Continue Reading →
One Crafty Llama 