It Makes My Brain Ache!

There's got to be some better way to manage the multiple need for strong and secure passwords. Here I am an IT person and I find it absolutely terrifying sometimes all the passwords I'm retaining (or not in many cases) in my head.

I know there is technology out there that will someday make it easier and leave me little doubt to its security, but until then, "what is my favorite automobile" and "my first pet's name" will have to do. Maybe....

Those Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer

This past weekend I attended a Class of 1977 50th Birthday Part. That is a 50th birthday party for those of us turning or having turned 50 during this year. What a great bunch of old people! I was commenting to friends that I have to keep adjusting my perception of "oldness." I see folk on the street and think casually, 'hey, they are about my age' and then I realize, um, no that isn't true. I am older, elder, elderly....whatever!

My mom, who rationalizes her youth, is very funny about saying 'you are only as old as you feel.' Well then somedays I'm akin to a geriatric coot, somedays I'm a gazelle. Most days, I'm 50 and actually loving it.