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SUSAN’S UNFILTERED WIT
Observations about life from the far side of the hill
Susan started writing when she discovered, in retirement, that she looked terrible in golf clothes and canasta had way too many rules. Looking for something personally meaningful to do that did not require wearing polo shirts, she enrolled in a class for fledging writers. Not quite ready to tackle the great American novel, she began to write short, witty essays about life from the perspective of “a woman of a certain age.”
Deciding that the world needed another Erma Bombeck and\or Nora Ephron, with a bit of Andy Rooney thrown in for good measure, she went public. Susan created her blog, now called Susan’s Unfiltered Wit, where she continues to entertain her generation of pre-baby boomers and beyond with new posts twice a month.
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar…….
Today, March 1st, marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. Or, from a feminist perspective, it’s Women’s HERstory Month. But “Tomato – Tomahto ,” however you say it, it’s the month in which we honor women of valor. It’s the month in which we flaunt the color purple, a color which I don’t personally find very flattering, but hey, I’ll wear it for the cause. This year’s theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.” As a result, I’m inspired to resurrect an essay I posted way back in 2019 which just happens
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar…….
Today, March 1st, marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. Or, from a feminist perspective, it’s Women’s HERstory Month. But “Tomato
Group Membership
I reached a milestone birthday this past weekend. No parades, no fireworks, and I respectfully social-distanced with my friends by not inviting them
Streaming My Life Away
Dinner at 5:30? You’ve got to be kidding! Where do you think I live, in south Florida? Well, truth is, I do live
Laughing My Way Through the Third Act
“The older you get, I have to say, the funnier you find life. That’s the only way to go. If you get serious
Wonder Drugs
Hey, 2020. Here’s your hat. What’s your hurry? I think the sentiment is universal. Perhaps even interplanetary. Most of us can’t wait for
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, arrived at sundown on Thursday, December 10th. No complaints this year about the holiday arriving too
Happily Ever After
Today is blog day. But more importantly, it also happens to be my 40th wedding anniversary, and I have decided to honor the
A Very Virtual Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, I have been contemplating my table setting. Some of the usual adornments shall remain the same.