Archive for the ‘Slices of Life’ Category
Kicking ax and other 9-year-old perspectives
By Jill Pertler Our youngest son entered this world with an intense need to communicate. And ask questions. And talk (just ask his fourth-grade teacher). He’s a thinker as well, – Continue reading…
To Whom It May Concern
By Jill Pertler Dear National Organization Representing Senior Citizens, Thank you for sending me a temporary membership card along with an invitation to join your club. Unfortunately I won’t be – Continue reading…
Ignoring the snoring and other caveats of marriage
By Jill Pertler One morning not long ago, I awoke to find my husband’s side of the bed empty. He came into the room a few minutes later. I asked – Continue reading…
Learning to run
By Jill Pertler There are two types of people in this world: those who run and those who can’t. I always believed I belonged in the second group. I can – Continue reading…
Visiting Mars
By Jill Pertler My husband recently spent a few days out of town (literally, he was in a forest). He camped in a remote area and experienced poor cell phone – Continue reading…
A weekend alone
By Jill Pertler It’s been years – decades – since I’ve spent an entire night alone in my own house. Even though my husband, the hunter, leaves each fall to – Continue reading…
Tackling fall projects inside and out
By Jill Pertler Fall is a good time to tackle home improvement projects. My husband and I were recently forced to this conclusion after ignoring the fix-it needs of our – Continue reading…
In Search of Fitness
By Jill Pertler I’m seeking fitness. Again. You haven’t seen him, have you? It’s a recurring theme in my life. I seek fitness. I find fitness (sort of). Time passes. – Continue reading…
Music, memory and the periodic table of elements
By Jill Pertler Music is a language all its own. The combination of words, melody and beat can get inside your head and take permanent residency. I know this to – Continue reading…
Slices of Life
Confessions of a potluck failure By Jill Pertler The term “potluck” was coined over 500 years ago, putting a label on the concept of a communal meal where each guest – Continue reading…
Slices of Life
The last lap By Jill Pertler Sunshine streams in the windows. Birds chirp and warble happy morning hellos to each other and anyone who will listen, although I am oblivious – Continue reading…
