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About Kate Crimmins

Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.

R5 for February 22 – George Washington, oral surgery, YouTube, funerals, weather

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Happy Birthday George! – Yep, today is really George Washington’s birthday (by the Gregorian calendar). We moved it to make it more convenient for us — shopping, long weekends and such but today we get to celebrate for real. Cherry … Continue reading

The bingo ladies of old | Tess Tales

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My mother was a hoot. June Cleaver with a dash of the crazy and a little of Maude. You have to be of a certain age to remember those TV programs but you can click if you want to know … Continue reading

R5 for February 15 — socks, technology, winter, deliveries, death

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  The black hole – I lost 3 socks, one half of three different pair, in the dryer last week. It was the dark load so I double checked all the jeans and pants to make sure they weren’t stuck … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day with Mr. Wonderful

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Visiting some old memories… I will admit it – I am married to Mr. Wonderful. Not only does he put up with me, he enjoys putting up with me (or so he says which is ok). I came with baggage … Continue reading

Telephones and customer service, booyah!

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I hate talking on the phone. I rarely answer it and unlike my former 16-year-old self, want to get off as quick as I can. I have embraced the “let your fingers do the talking” concept. Add calling customer service … Continue reading

Were they the good old days?

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It seems like every Monday is a bad weather day. Schools are closed. Businesses delayed. Even if I have no specific plans, I don’t like being forcefully incarcerated by the weather. I get grumpy. When I was young, schools rarely … Continue reading

R5 for February 8 – Groundhog Day, SkillsUSA, old friends, winter clothes, scheduling

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Groundhog Day – What a joke! There was a storm in Pennsylvania that day so there is no way the critter saw his shadow except for the TV cameras. Let the poor guy sleep and stop the crap about six … Continue reading

Winter coma

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  It’s that time of the year. Holidays are over. Super bowl is a memory. Weather is lousy. That damn rodent saw his shadow. I’m sick of reading, watching movies and catching up on other sedentary things. It’s the winter … Continue reading