by Claudia Lucey | May 20, 2022
After three years of hobbling around on a knee that was clearly deteriorating, I made the (to me) bold move of having total knee replacement. It was not for lack of “sticking it out”–I used supplements, gels, exercise, anything to delay the inevitable. Finally,...
by Claudia Lucey | Mar 15, 2022
Love(s) of My Life Someone who I am quite fond of was musing recently, “What if you turn a corner and bump into the love of your life?” I quickly answered, “Which one?” I don’t believe in the single love of my life–I know that this is a controversial...
by Claudia Lucey | Jan 5, 2022
Finding Peace in the New Year Ever since I was a child, New Year’s Eve has held some special place for me. As a writer, I have loved the idea of redemption and the new beginnings that the New Year promises. And they are only promises, many broken before the vow leaves...
by Claudia Lucey | Nov 2, 2021
I’ve been blessed to have the same best friend since my freshman year at Syracuse University. We were both put through the insistence of our parents, in the all-girls dorm. Considered safe from the all-night, coed high jinx found in the other dorms, Haven Hall was the...
by Claudia Lucey | Oct 4, 2021
This is the month of my birthday-heralded by cooler temps, clearer skies and the remarkable newness of “back to school.” As a kid, I loved the timing of my birthday because it was a few weeks into the new school year. Close enough for my summer friends to celebrate...
