At the age of 76 the author felt a sudden urge to acquaint her grandchildren with some of her stranger writings since some of them are funny and some are weird. Either way it does not take long to read any of them, which should be a relief.

To afford her three granddaughters and any future grandchildren some knowledge of the fast-moving twentieth century in which she grew up, the author has compiled anecdotal memories of her life in Durham, North Carolina, New York City, and Richmond, Virginia. These glimpses into the lives of some of the family members who preceded them might afford insights into the origins of both their medical and personal strengths and weaknesses.

Abby has survived living with her brutal, womanizing husband for many years but realizes that now she is in real danger and decides to take a hand in her own personal destiny. Forced to consult a psychiatrist, she finds herself leaning on him the way she has never before been able to lean on any male. Gaining strength from her analysis, she remakes herself physically and mentally in preparation for what she expects to be the end game.

The author has written these short stories over a number of years, gleaning ideas from her own life and those of acquaintances. In "Try Tying Twine," a dying woman takes a trip into her past by visiting two old friends and an ex-husband as she attempts to weave together the elements of her life. In "Williams the Great" another woman discovers the answer to a long-standing mystery from her college days. An eminent federal judge in "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye" in his zeal for truth removes from his closest friend his final hope of survival.