What is a Fixer?

That is a very good question. I would have to say that we Fixers are from all walks of life. However, we all have an abnormally strong desire to help others with their problems. For instance;if you were to say "Man, GramE, I can't figure out my taxes!" It would be virtually impossible for me to say, "I'm sorry. I'm sure you'll get it.” Believe me; I am still trying to do that after 52 years. I cannot seem to be neutral on ANYTHING!

If you have a problem, I want to help fix it. I believe I am hardwired that way, since no one or nothing short of disowning me, can prevent me from saying "Well, I did...blah blah blah" To which you might say, "I've tried it, it didn't work." I will worry that problem at 2 am until I can figure out a way to help if I can.

Now, I am aware of those that may feel I am being a Busybody, Know it all, Little Miss Nosey.
I get it. People don't always want you to "fix" a problem that they bring to your attention. They just want to be heard. However, the truth of the matter is I truly can not help it. To love me is to accept sometimes I can't “help but help”.

My adult children are doing fine. My grandbabies are too young to need much help other than cuddles, bottles and diaper changes. So, here I am, this font of information on many topics ranging from child rearing to restoring old homes, or how  I think one should kill a copperhead snake.(At least the way that I did it without my dog or me getting bit in the process.) I’ve also learned quite a bit about the sad, disparaging part of human existence and came out with my head help high. I think learning to grieve was one of my hardest lessons. We all have to learn how. It is kind of like learning to walk. Watching others will not help you to learn how, really. No, you have to stand up and do it yourself. But it never hurts to have encouragement.

So, my ADULT children suggested I start a blog. One that anyone can ask for sound advice from the areas of experience from my listed titles, or just plan want to complain and have a Know it all make suggestions for you to think about that you might not have thought of, before you asked a neutral party.

I am a fixer right off Exit 91 and proud of it! Here I am. Tell me how I can help you. In the mean time, I will just keep a running dialog about being fifty something, and all the fun events and not so fun events that arise from time to time.
Thanks for dropping in.