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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.
Wardrobe Redux
It’s once again fall, my favorite season. I love the fall colors. Standing near a tree aglow with orange, red, and rust-colored leaves is very flattering to my complexion. Fall is also the time when you might be considering a wardrobe update. As you stow the linens and retrieve the sweaters, you might be browsing through fall fashion preview publications. This can be a very disheartening experience for “women of a certain age.” So, to ease the pain just a little, I’ve decided to repost “an oldie but goodie.” It’s just as true this year as
Breaking the News
Are you familiar with fad-speak? Sure you are. Or do I have to give you a wake-up call? Or tell you it’s time
Women Who Pack (and Men Who Don’t)
Glancing up, I realize that my title is a bit ambiguous. The word “pack” can have many meanings, such as “a pack of
The Grandkids Are Coming, The Grandkids Are Coming! (Four Years Later)
One of the rites of winter in Florida is the annual visit of the grandchildren. Four years ago I commemorated this
Take Only As Directed
Yesterday was the Ides of March, and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for the annual rundown of what Big Pharma
True Enough
Kellyanne Conway. I am in awe of you. But at the same time, you are an enigma. I regard you with such a
The Alexa Quartet
Have you met Alexa? No? Then let me introduce you. She’s the offspring begat by Amazon to be your very own personal assistant.
Unresolved Redux All Over Again
Good morning and Happy New Year! I promise not to take up too much of your time today because I know you are
#ICYMI and Have FOMO, Read This!
Hey, all you geezers out there! Do you think you’re still cool? If you do, it’s a sure sign that you’re not. Because