by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published May 2009 They swooped in, burlap clad people flying overhead like flying squirrels surveying the landscape below. Before they could surround our group on the ground, I ran to hide, finding shelter under a boat and praying I wasn’t seen by the evil... by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published August 2009 A forty-something friend of mine is going to remarry soon and she asked my opinion on changing her last name. Her soon-to-be husband wants her to take his name. As she was married once before she has been there, done that,... by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published October 2009 When I was living through the first few years of divorce from my children’s father, I couldn’t wait to have the girls grown up so I would never have to deal with him again. My first husband and I were married six years; it was a... by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published December 2009 For the last week I’ve been preparing for the arrival of one of my daughters and her husband who came for a five-day visit before Christmas. During that time I have been planning for their stay by getting the house ready (got... by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published October 2009 Frankly, I can’t believe I’m still alive. I am the clumsiest person I know. Today’s mishap was just one in a long line of near-death experiences that had me grateful to still be walking the earth, or walking at all for that matter.... by Lisa Gioia-Acres | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Originally published May, 2009 When I’m stressed or angry I get moving. In the past when I couldn’t cope with a situation I would use my car as an escape. I have changed locations more times than I can count and family members complained that I took up too...
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