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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.

The Return of the Shadow – Blue Eye Shadow!

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The dreaded spring disease has attacked! I get it every year around this time. I call it “girly.” I want to be girly. I want to feel pretty! After a winter of heavy flannels and dull colors, I want to … Continue reading →

Snarl, growl! I am livid! Is this the new math?

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Sometimes I am slow on the pickup. This is one of those times. We celebrated Easter dinner at my brother’s house. My only chore was to bring the dessert. I do this every year. I make a strawberry cake (from … Continue reading →

Happy 100th Birthday Aunt Hilda!

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I have a large extended family on both sides. In fact it’s so extended that I only get to see my cousins at funerals. Growing up, a picnic with the “immediate family” would be around 60 people. There were always … Continue reading →

Fiber is the question and whole grains is the answer

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I went to the doctor last week for my yearly routine “wellness” exam. Have you ever noticed that you feel better as soon as you make “the appointment?” All those little aches and pains that you want to ask about … Continue reading →

Music’s emotional roller coaster or a swinging Saturday night during March madness!

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Disclaimer: I hate basketball so if you think this is a post about that, you would be wrong! Last night my emotions were played. It was heart wrenching and exhausting. One minute I was laughing and the next I was … Continue reading →

Memories, the glue that holds your closet together!

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It’s spring closet cleaning time! The beloved husband and I both cleaned out more clothes. Men don’t make attachements to clothes! For him, it was simple. If he didn’t wear it, out it went. For me there are stories. Every time … Continue reading →

Life and death – the outliving wars!

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Yesterday the beloved husband said the most romantic thing. He said, “I hope you outlive Jake.” Jake is our cat. Of course he doesn’t want to share me with anyone, not even a cat! So sweet. Maybe. There is more … Continue reading →