Random 5 on May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day, uneventful week, drinks, aches and pains, frost damage

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Happy Mother’s Day to the moms! — I’m not a people mom but I have furry critters who depend on me. Unfortunately, they don’t give gifts (hairballs don’t count!). I treat myself occasionally. I deserve it. We all do! It … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 3, 2026 – Reactions, preferences, labels, smartphones, school bus

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They said it could happen! – I had a medical procedure this week. “They said” there could be a reaction. I’m one of those people who don’t think that pertains to them. Of course I wouldn’t get one! Yes, I … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 26, 2026 – Customer service, trees, cars, ants, old friends

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This was weird! – I ordered some bedsheets. My husband had gotten a coupon which I used. It was expired but it worked. However, that triggered the order to have my husband’s email address instead of mine (which I didn’t … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 29, 2026 – April, pansies, car repair, printers, symbols

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Goodbye March – Seems like we just met. You held out so much promise after a frigid February, but you weren’t much better. Your bi-polar temperature swings need serious medication. Maybe an IV drip! May you rest in peace, and … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 22, 2026 – Weather, taxes, facilities, clutter, old people

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She did it again – We were predicted to have a “warm” (relatively speaking) weekend and Mother Nature disappointed us. Yesterday was not warm. It wasn’t even average temperatures. Today is supposed to be the “jewel” of the week hitting … Continue reading

Another golden oldie — Trying new things!

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This is another post from 2014 for my throw back Tuesday. It was a different set of friends but the same feelings! Some things have changed. The pandemic shut down my gym but I found Fitbit and became a dedicated … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 15, 2026 – Ides, March, blogging, website upgrades, misinformation

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Beware the Ides of March – The Ides (which is the middle of the month) of March are considered unlucky (especially for Julius Caesar!). Back in the Roman days, it was a day to pay off debts. It’s the old … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 8, 2026 – Weather, projects, schedule issues, decisions, war costs

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Fake spring – That’s what our local weather forecasters call it. We are starting a week of above average temperatures. After a bitter cold winter, we are going to lose it completely. There will be dancing in the streets as … Continue reading