Never underestimate moths. You may or may not remember the tiny twirler moth with the yellowish-white scales on its head and the small genitals; the one that was named ‘Neopalpa donaldtrumpi’ after Donald Trump. Continue reading
There is no going back
Contrary to what my featured image might suggest, there is really nothing worth taking with you to your grave. It’s the memories of you, the ones that live on after you are gone, that matter. Continue reading
Flying into a rage
There I was, waiting for my connecting flight to Helsinki after a long transatlantic flight; trying to have a nap and minding my own business – until my neighbour decided to involve me in his. Continue reading
Say dog
Welcome to the nastyoldlady blog. For quality purposes your viewing may be monitored and recorded. Your privacy is important to me. To hear my privacy policy, press 1. For other languages, press 2. Due to higher than normal reader volume, the wait time for this blog may be longer than expected. Continue reading
Older people
From the day we are born, they are everywhere: older people. They look big and blurry, they sound loud, and they smell of all things foreign. It’s scary. Continue reading
Snippets of life and love
“Mom, you do know I married the man, don’t you?” The woman walks past me at a smart pace, talking on her cellphone. A slight breeze sets the rigging of the sailboats clinking as my mind revs into action. Continue reading
Perfect summers
Some things are obvious, such as the meaning of loving parents and siblings that always have your back. They are invaluable. Some of us are blessed with both – and more. Continue reading
Life’s many benches
We all age – with or without grace. Everyone feels free to benchmark our performance, and age is often the preferred metric. Continue reading
It’s a mess – probably
Who says Donald Trump isn’t visionary. He said that the world is a mess, and proceeded to make sure that it is. Not that the world needed his help. Continue reading
Freezers and royal escapism
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in a walk-in hotel freezer in Chicago some time ago. The incident caught fire on social media, and was widely covered by the more traditional media too.
I mention this only to illustrate what catches our attention these days. Continue reading
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