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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.
Is it Something I Said?
No, it’s not! Full disclosure. I DID NOT write the following essay. I was speaking to my partner-in-crime, the person who helps me clutter your inbox once a month, and bemoaning the fact that I was running out of ideas. Over the past 12 years, I have succeeded in raising kvetching to an art form, but I was indeed running out of material. “How can I complain when there’s nothing left to complain about,” I whined, borrowing the title from my second book of essays. I don't do politics and my family, except for my husband, is off limits. Appreciating
Tackling the Refrigerator
Before I begin, I think it’s important that I disambiguate my chosen title. (Note: I could have used the word “clarify,” but who
Larks and Owls
I hate morning people! Oh, you know who you are. You’re the ones who wake up happy with a smile on your face
Look Who’s Talkin’
Greetings grandparents and other significant others. It’s that time of year again when colleges and universities fling open their doors and bless us
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to Assisted Living
Congratulations Seniors! In addition to receiving benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, and discount movie tickets, you are now eligible to receive jokes
In Praise of February
I love February. It’s short and sweet, but very important. It’s the last full month of winter (not that that matters
Your Open Table is Waiting
One of the goals of retirement, at least for women, is to maintain a spotless kitchen. Current research has shown that the best
Words I Never Want to Hear Again in 2023!
Hi folks. Happy New Year! This is the last time I shall say “Happy New Year” in 2023. It’s the middle of January.
Drug Habit
Your time is through! And like all your predecessors, you’ve had your ups and downs. You didn’t start out with your best foot