Article Archives: Senior Lifestyle

A Warning

May 14, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Steven Hilbert said, “This is not a dress rehearsal.” Bill says that the problem is that people want things to be the way they used to be. If it were possible, I’d hit the reset button. However, we can relive our lives only through memories and photos. Thinking too often … Read More

Gifts From My Mother

May 7, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

he month of May, especially, forms colorful threads in the warp and woof of the fabric that’s woven on my life’s loom. The blooming of the bloodroot started from one that Mother transplanted to her wildflower garden 65 years ago, Mother’s Day, the return of the wrens for which she … Read More

Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Part 2

April 30, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Hasn’t this early spring been one of the loveliest? Our magnolia tree and the ones throughout Irvington were absolutely loaded with blossoms. The plum and pear trees that Bill planted are in full, sweet-smelling bloom. Eek! They’re predicting a freeze. That’s Indiana for you. It’s hard to think serious thoughts … Read More

Breaking Up is Hard to Do

April 23, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

The word “Realtor” comes from real property — i.e. the land and permanent structures and should be pronounced “Reeltor” rather than “Real-a-tor.” Really proficient Realtors have real estate in the back of their minds 24/7. In fact, it is easy to become obsessed with it. They love to exchange war … Read More

Easter Redux

April 16, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Peter Paas Easter Egg Dye is to eggs what chocolate chips are to cookies. When I was a girl, Mother and I used the dye tablets dissolved in vinegar, and Bill, Vicki and I dyed eggs and ornamented them with the little doodads from the kits. Peter Paas has been … Read More