By Sue Murphy After a long hiatus, I once again drove down to Florida to see my grandchildren. The trip requires nine hours of solid driving, but it beats a similar number of hours spent dealing with airport crowds.  I enjoy the drive, really. I could take the multi-lane highway route through Atlanta, which would get me there a bit quicker, but I always choose the … [Read more...]

By Sue Murphy I received a bill from my doctor the other day. Since I am insured to the hilt, I knew it was an error, and as soon as I could explain it to them, the office would correct the problem and we would all move on. But first, I had to make that phone call (sigh). It wasn’t a big thing. It wasn’t even going to be difficult. It was just going to be tediously … [Read more...]

By Sue Murphy I recently received a text saying it was time to have my exterior windows washed. (It was from the cleaning company, not my neighbors.) Anyway, I thought, “Didn’t I just do that?” I checked and I had indeed done that … six months ago. It was time to do it again. “Didn’t I just do that?” It’s the same thought I had wiping down my shower this morning. … [Read more...]

By Sue Murphy I just got back from the Panama Canal. Bet you didn’t expect me to say that. I didn’t expect it, either, but in one of those “life is short” moments, I booked a cruise with my sister and brother-in-law that left San Diego and landed in Ft. Lauderdale. Fourteen days at sea! It was terrific! The highlight, of course, was transiting the canal. We went … [Read more...]

By Sue Murphy  I had another column all ready to send to you. It was quirky. It was whimsical. But then, I was struck by a photograph.   “Struck” is the wrong word. Gifted, perhaps. You’ve probably seen the picture. It’s a simple line of strollers on a train platform, and the story behind it is simple, as well. The strollers were left there by a handful … [Read more...]