This happened in 2021. It was our first concert after the pandemic and there were restrictions on crowds. It was…ummm…interesting! Here we go! First time out for the Beverly Hillbillies! – We went to our first indoor concert yesterday. We … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Throwback Tuesday — Tess Tales — The ear piercing
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My mom was a hoot but her reaction to getting her ears pierced surprised me. She had all her babies at home so she could handle pain well. Maybe except for… I walked at the mall this morning. The Piercing … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 18, 2026 – Frost, fall, mouse, aging, weather
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It’s official! – We got our first freeze last night. It wasn’t a hard one but there will be another one tonight. We are officially in the “other side” of the seasons. It’s a signal to switch out the coats. … Continue reading
Throwback Tuesday: Soft Losses
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This one is from 2018 but it still applies. I’ve had a few soft losses in the past year (including two mahjong players). I remember all the people in this post. I wonder how my friend from work is doing. … Continue reading
Random 3 for October 11, 2026 – Fall clean up, flowers, drudgery work
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It’s a short one today. It wasn’t an interesting week and no amount of snark can make it interesting! Clean up week – There is a sadness about pulling out all the annual flowers. One day beautiful flowers are bouncing … Continue reading
Throwback Tuesday: Shades of Perky
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This was a trip to see the beloved husband’s brother. It would be the last time we see him. It sparked all sorts of emotions! When I was young I was very perky. You know that kind of annoying perkiness … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 4, 2026 – Seasonal changes, adapting, healthy again, friends, new routines
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The changing of the seasons – A switch flipped. There is a different kind of electricity in the air. I’m longing for sweatshirts and jeans. And fleece…lots of fleece. The deer are mating and squirrels are…umm…squirrely. It’s that time. A … Continue reading
Random 3 for September 27, 2026 – Rain, sickness, adulting
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Just a short one for this week. Other than one routine appointment, the week was taken over by illness. Oh yes, and worry. As we age, any illness becomes potentially fatal in our minds. Even a broken fingernail can cause … Continue reading
Somewhat Random 5 for September 20, 2026 – Lots of reunion talk
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Happy rainy day for those in the northeastern US – There is something peaceful about a steady rain. It’s cleansing, wiping away the tears of the week. The rain is appreciated although we are expecting several days of it. At … Continue reading
Throw Back Tuesday — Is knowing better or worse revisited
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This post is from 2017. Since then our friends sold their vacation cabin and he passed away leaving us with some really great memories. On our last visit I knew it was likely our last trip there. That made it … Continue reading
