Category Archives: aging

Covid DeCluttering: Cookie Jar?

Posted on July 7, 2020 by lisakwinkler

Like many during the past several months, I’ve managed to unload a few unused, not needed items. An enormous pot I used to make marmalade. Another one for chili. A glass trifle bowl. Some yarn and needles. I could easily … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing #7: Books & the Bard

Posted on April 24, 2020 by lisakwinkler

Yesterday, William Shakespeare would have been 456 years old. What an amazing publishing career he’s had:  plays continually performed in all languages, all over the world. The Shakespeare & Company theater company, based in Lenox, Massachusetts, posted this on its … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing #4: Happy 66th Anniversary, Mom & Dad

Posted on April 4, 2020 by lisakwinkler

Today’s my parents’ 66th anniversary. Here’s what I wrote about their 58th anniversary: https://cyclingrandma.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/happy-58th-anniversary-mom-dad/ Due to Covid-19, we can’t join them to celebrate and I couldn’t find anywhere that delivers dinners where they live. After 58 years in their house, … Continue reading →

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Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth, CT

Posted on September 12, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I unloaded my mother’s walker from the back of my car and set it up by the  passenger side door. Gingerly, my mother grabbed hold of its sides and climbed out of my car. We ambled carefully on the gravel … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Stroke: A Year Later: Knitting Life Lessons

Posted on July 28, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I just ordered an extra ball of lime green chunky weight yarn  for my 89-year-old mother so she could finish a hat. A year ago, I couldn’t imagine I’d be doing that. A year ago, my mother suffered a stroke. … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking & Baking: Mostly All From Scratch!

Posted on June 10, 2019 by lisakwinkler

After a week away and a week of eating out too much and eating too much, I’m eager to return to my kitchen and my cooking. Mostly our eating is quite simple, fresh produce, grilled meats and fish, and balanced … Continue reading →

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Noise Pollution: Finding Quiet Restaurants

Posted on June 5, 2019 by lisakwinkler

You’d think finding a restaurant in New York City would be easy. There are about 24,000 places happy to have you plop down, eat, and produce a credit card. And that doesn’t count the plentiful fast food joints, pizza parlors, … Continue reading →

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Beware the Hackers! It happened to me.

Posted on March 24, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Friday afternoon, about 4 pm, I was wasting some time on my computer. Email, Facebook, browsing for unneeded things. Suddenly, the computer stopped; and a warning, in a deep, monotone voice said: “Your computer has a virus. Call Apple right … Continue reading →

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Bare Legs in Winter

Posted on January 28, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Between climate change and overheated buildings, I never know what to wear in winter. Layers help. Still, I err on the side of caution; gloves, scarf, and hat are always part of my daily attire. Since I became a dog … Continue reading →

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Grandma Diary: Scrabble!

Posted on January 16, 2019 by lisakwinkler

I try to visit my three grands once a week after school. This week I picked them up. As we walked to the car, I asked the eldest, 9, how his day was. “Great,” he replied. “What made it great?” … Continue reading →

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