Judy’s Life Notes
Last updated on January 21st, 2024 at 05:07 pm
Musings and observations from my inconsequential life. Sometimes humorous, sometimes thoughtful.
- There Goes the Sunby Judy L Mandel on April 10, 2024 at 5:36 pm
It’s sobering to know that an event is once in a lifetime if you are of a certain age. The total eclipse on Monday was the only one I will see, I believe, unless there is a huge breakthrough in stopping the aging process. Although I don’t think I really want to live to 120. Who has the energy for that?
- Cranky Holiday Greetingsby Judy L Mandel on December 24, 2023 at 6:48 pm
I admit to being a bit cranky this holiday season. The forced good cheer is leaving me tattered, like I’ve been subjected to a windstorm in the desert. Maybe that’s being dramatic. But it’s the holidays, so I am allowed. That and some Baileys in my coffee.
- Beginnings and Endingsby Judy L Mandel on December 10, 2023 at 2:04 pm
An essay from my pandemic file
- Good Griefby Judy L Mandel on December 3, 2023 at 8:55 pm
I read a very good opinion piece in the NY Times today (It’s OK to Never Get Over Your Grief, by Mikolaj Slawkowski-Rode, Nov. 25, 2023) which said some of the things I already believed, but pointed out some other truths about grief that resonated with me.
- Origin Story?by Judy L Mandel on November 29, 2023 at 3:35 pm
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