by debidrecksler | Apr 30, 2012 | Life
Sometimes it’s life’s spontaneous decisions that bring the most happiness. My husband and I were coming back from a short trip to South Florida when we decided to make a detour and go to St. Augustine Beach. We called ahead to the St. Augustine Beach...
by debidrecksler | Mar 12, 2012 | Life
The other day, I was participating in my umpteenth online conversation about what defines a beautiful older woman. I mentioned that I thought a naturally aging face was beautiful. A few comments later, I added another thought. Those freckles I hated as a kid might be...
by debidrecksler | Mar 6, 2012 | Life
March 6th, 2012 is the 100th birthday of Oreo cookies. All kinds of celebrations are being planned. Such excitement over a little cookie that’s been around even longer than me! If I take a trip down memory lane (thanks again Mother for that wonderful...
by debidrecksler | Feb 3, 2012 | Life
Lately I’ve been feeling like my life is on speed dial. Where did the last 10 years go or the last 20? It seems like time went by in the blink of an eye! Today I’ve been thinking about one of my best friend’s daughter’s weddings which took...
by debidrecksler | Jan 28, 2012 | Life
I was born in Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida on January 29th, 1951. According to my Mother, I started to come into the world before the Doctor could be located. The nurses were instructed to stop my birth. They held my Mother’s legs together. My Father could...
by debidrecksler | Jan 19, 2012 | Life
I am claustrophobic. It all started 37 years ago, when I was confined in an elevator and couldn’t get out. I felt the walls caving in on me and I couldn’t breathe. When I finally got out, I tried to forget about it. Several years later, I was at an...
