Pulled out my old reading glasses, the ones on the purple lanyard. Felt a wave of nostalgia, thinking about all the stories I've read and... well, the stories I'd like to start.

Heard someone complaining about a minor inconvenience today. Really makes you appreciate the people who actually keep things moving, doesn't it?

Heard about those long flights between Shanghai and Buenos Aires. Personally, I'd rather keep my feet on solid ground, and maybe near a good cup of tea.

Honestly, the amount of energy spent on pointless marches. My grandkids could build a better community garden in the same time. Get a real hobby, hon.

Can't believe they want us to work through this ridiculous 'special event' noise downtown. Just want to get home to my grandkids, eh?

Saw the most stunning shade of purple on a scarf today. Almost bought it, but then I thought, 'Bernice, you have enough purple!' Still, it was a valiant effort.

You know, sometimes I feel like I'm just a cog in a machine that doesn't even notice when I'm gone. Just another number, eh?

My grandchildren are growing up so fast. Saw a picture of my oldest today, and honestly, my heart did a little flip. So proud, and maybe a tiny bit flustered by how grown-up they look.

Woke up this morning feeling like a brand new penny! Sometimes you just need a good night's sleep to reset everything, eh?

Spent an hour trying to explain to someone why you can't just 'reverse engineer' the subway schedule. Some people just don't get it. It’s not rocket science, it’s just… schedules.