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The granddaughters have left the building. Peace and quiet reigns. There is a price to pay for that though. They took a slice of joy with them as they continue on their journey. As I have said in a previous … Continue reading
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This is not a complaining post. I am very delighted with retirement. It’s just not what I expected. When I worked, I always wanted more time. There were activities that I wished I had more time for so I could either do … Continue reading
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Our granddaughters live in Denver. We live on the east coast so we don’t get to see them too often. They are coming in to town later this week. The last time they were here, they were around 3. They … Continue reading
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I am married to a wonderful guy. He does simple things like taking out the garbage or bringing in the mail without prompting. In fact if anyone in this house needs prompting, it’s me. Beloved Husband: It’s garbage night, did … Continue reading
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Something that is often missing from the workplace is simple logic. In the business world it is related to judgment. When I worked with people, I sometimes wondered if they checked their sense of logic at the door when they … Continue reading
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Last week I made a chocolate layer cake for some friends who were coming over for dinner. It was a cake I had made many times before. Actually the cake wasn’t the showstopper; it was the mocha cream icing. Any … Continue reading
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No, not those benefits! I’m thinking something more useful. There are friends and then there are….friends. Some friends are couple-oriented friends and some are spouse-specific. Some friends are “do things with” friends and some are “talking,” “shopping” or “eating” friends. The … Continue reading
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The beloved husband and I have been cleaning out the garage so we can paint it. We have lived here nine years. They must have been good years from the looks of the junk we have collected. Our conversations went something … Continue reading
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I’m still recovering from a wonderful vacation. Here is a comic strip from one of my favorite cartoonists, Patrick McDonnell. It says it all! Over the summer a few bloggers have nominated me for awards. In the past, I have … Continue reading
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We just got back from a relaxing week at the shore (or the beach depending where you are from). There is something about water that takes my worries away. The closer I get to water, the lighter I feel. Do people who live in … Continue reading
