Random 5 for August 23, 2026 – Coffee, accidents, yearbooks, high school, eyeglasses

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I didn’t realize how appropriate this would be for today when I saved it! It wasn’t an auspicious start to the day! — I spilled my coffee while getting out of my car this morning. Sticky mocha latte was all … Continue reading

Random 5 for August 16, 2026 – Dad, driving, programs, Starbucks, pumpkin time

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Happy birthday Dad! – Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He would have been way over 100 years old. He died in 1958, but I still remember him on his birthday. I’ve written about him over the years. A good man … Continue reading

Throwback Tuesday — Aging isn’t for sissies or hypochondriacs revisited

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This post is from 2017. I’m not surprised my attitude on these things has not changed. Nor has my way of dealing with them. Wait a while; eat more chocolate; and drink more margaritas. Oh yes, rewrite your will weekly. … Continue reading

Throwback Tuesday — Revisiting activewear pants!

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This is a post from 2019 and I’m still the same way. I buy the same pants/capris/crops I did then (thankfully they haven’t been discontinued). I was “ruined” by the comfort of “activewear” which is a term they use locally. … Continue reading

Random 5 for August 2, 2026 – July, festivals, health, visitors, farm stands

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July did it again! – Shortest month of the year. Technically that’s supposed to be February, but it isn’t. Let the fests begin – We have a local Musikfest that started it’s run. Our weather forecast is for 10 days … Continue reading

Somewhat Random 5 for July 12, 2026 – Guests, death, obituaries, preferences, memories

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Company! – We had relatives visiting this week. We spent some quality time eating, drinking and discussing cats. They have six. I only have two. The discussion was very lively. We talked about other things too, but I can’t remember … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 5, 2026 – Tom, HVAC, weather extremes, walking sticks, family

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Happy 96th birthday Tom! – My brother turned 96 this past week. He doesn’t look his age and certainly doesn’t act it, but he is getting slower. He still golfs and is active in local non-profits. We are fortunate that … Continue reading