Self-Esteem, Ageism and Work
I recently had one of those experiences that challenges your self-esteem and causes you to re-assess your self-image, gives it a reality-check, so to speak. It ...
Kristina Damon
Licensed to Chill
So far, my retirement has been a series of experiments. Am I happy with the results? Well, I’ve eliminated a lot of stress from my life, but also some of its excitement and challenge. Liberated from the demands of work, I’m free to find new arenas and venues where I can explore and possibly master new skills. Although it is a cliché, I do feel I’ve had to find new meaning and purpose to my existence. That is the current challenge. On the plus side......
After Mom Died: Evolving Sisterly Love
After my mother's death, my two sisters and I, who were close in age but in no other way, were obliged to work together to settle her affairs, deal with lawyers and so forth.... During this time, which stretched into two years, we had to work together and tolerate each other’s unique temperaments, priorities and schedules, which were often in conflict. It was stressful and trying.
During this time, which stretched into two years, we had to work together and tolerate each other’s unique temperaments,...
Knitting In Quarantine
I was spraying my bathroom vanity with Lysol today. By mistake I
had the nozzle turned the opposite direction and sprayed my chest instead! I
had to change my ...
Julia Childs Cooks Turkey And Why I’m Making A Reservation
Before we continue with alternatives to our main course, we wanted to slip in an original Julia Childs Turkey making video which will send you back...such fun to watch....
My Bra Fitting Nightmare
"My God! For 78 dollars, it should sculpt me into the form of Venus and make a love-slave out of every man who sees me!...
Shut In During The March 13 Boston Blizzard:
Normal life is suspended--everything is closed for the duration so I'm deprived of my semi-automatic routine of activities. I feel disconnected...
Washer Wars
There are only two washers and two driers for all thirty-two apartments. My usual strategy is to avoid the stress by doing my laundry at 7:00 AM on a weekday....
Some Thoughts On Turning 60
I only hope I can buff up my “sparkling personality”, or rather my “intangible assets”, to overcome what I lack in physical appeal. ...
Kristina Damon
I am a lifetime resident of Newton, Massachusetts. After graduating from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, I returned to Newton. I have had a 30-year career in Loan Servicing. My hobbies include writing, cooking, knitting and assorted crafts. I look forward to sharing and reading on the BA50 website.