This means that my tangential goals for the next two months (following the words and money, or rather, words FOR money) will hopefully transform me a bit, so he doesn’t have to work quite so hard to make me look decent.

So what are those goals? A moderate weight loss and new make-up. As to the latter, I’m open to ideas. I’m a novice in the area, since I didn’t really start wearing it until I was in my 30s and it’s still pretty low in my list of things to learn more about. So if you have suggestions, please let me know.

As to the weight loss . . . I forget how many programs I’ve tried. Won’t name them here (too long and boring), but to say they haven’t really worked for me is to state the obvious. My goal instead is to try small habit changes – more walking and yoga, smaller portions, more fruits and veggies, and no sodas. Simple.

Yeah, right. I can hear those who know me snickering. Have faith, my friends, and remember this time it’s not about a guy. It’s about tiny ankles, funky knees, and the A1C. I’ll keep you posted.

OK . . . back to the writing.