Where is the time going? – I woke up this morning with wonder. How could it be the end of May? “They say” as you get older, time goes faster. So true. I also woke up nostalgic for days gone … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Feeling my age
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Some days I feel like I’m in my 20s. Other days, not so much. This is a “not so much” week. We’ve been doing outdoor yard stuff – weed pulling, planting, mulching and overall hauling stuff from point A to … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 21, 2023 – Gardening, trees, change, traffic circles, cooking
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Figuring it out – When I hurt my back last weekend, I was in the middle of moving plants around. Most gardeners can relate to that. You plant something. It doesn’t work in the spot, so you move it again. … Continue reading
Always something
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This isn’t a pity party. It’s a statement of fact. All the big spring projects are in the rear view. I was looking forward to small projects and easy gardening. I have deck planters yearning for plants. There are two … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day, trees, windows, moves, friends
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Happy Mother’s Day – to those who celebrate. I only have furkids and they don’t buy gifts unless they get into my Chewy account. We don’t have anything going on here. It’s a gorgeous day in our area for those … Continue reading
In grumpyville!
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My morning run for a mocha latte is pleasurable especially now with everything green and fresh. The only thing that can booger it up is people! And they do! This morning I was nearly killed or maimed by a privileged … Continue reading
A different world!
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Yesterday I went with a neighbor to a new-to-me plant place. It was a small family-run business in the middle of nowhere selling the most popular garden plants. My neighbor had told me it was an Amish family. (For those … Continue reading
The nose walk
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There are several spring rituals observed here. Washing the winter jackets that smell like French fries. (Goodbye sweet cooking smells that attach to winter clothes!) Switching shoes around. (Does anyone else have winter and summer sneakers?) Moving from heavier clothes … Continue reading
A Mars and Venus thing
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Men are different. Not better or worse, just different. This past weekend we went to a celebration. It was at lunchtime, but it was a “dress nice” event. We’ve had the date for at least six months. I mulled over … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 19, 2023 – Celebrations, aging, sad streaks, happiness, coffee
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Things to celebrate – Today we are celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of one of our friends. In my entire life this will be the third one I’ve attended. People don’t hit that milestone like they used to. Multiple marriages … Continue reading