By Sue Murphy If you're looking for a new house, your kindly real estate professional will ask you to make a wish list. How many bedrooms would you like? In which neighbor- hood would you like to live? What is your budget? Actually, unless you plan on winning the mega-million lottery, you’d better start there. Your house is where you live your everyday life, so, if possible, … [Read more...]
Stop: Get Married
By Sue MurphyI played a lot of board games over the holidays. Our granddaughters are now in the Candyland-Cootie-Chutes and Ladders stage. Our younger grandson is still banned from play because he insists on tasting all the game pieces. At the ripe old age of 7, my older grandson has now graduated to The Game of Life. During his Candyland days, he was ... well, let’s … [Read more...]
Wait
Standing in line at the post office the other day, I was mentally calculating how long it would take before I reached the counter. There were seven people ahead of me, some had packages and others didn’t, which could mean a quick book of stamps, the time-consuming process of purchasing a money order, or (please no) the need to pick up held mail. One befuddled-looking woman was … [Read more...]
Thank You…Much Later
By Sue MurphySupermarket magazine displays create a gauntlet of anxiety. I’m not talking about dodging the gory details of the Branjelina breakup. I mean negotiating the dueling covers of Harmonious Household and Perfect Life Monthly that showcase the picture-perfect Thanksgiving. You know what I’m talking about. The table is set with quaintly mismatched china and … [Read more...]
A Burning Question
By Sue Murphy Last Tuesday, I grabbed my purse and ran to the car. There was no time to lose. Harold’s candles were back in stock. Now, you might not think of Harold as a candle type of guy and you’d be right, except that, given the right scent, he feels he can defend the perimeter of his man cave from an unprovoked attack by air. Harold wants his retreat to smell, well, … [Read more...]