Random 5 for July 2, 2023 – All reunion-related random thoughts

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It’s over – Our family reunion was yesterday. It was bittersweet. It was my last time hosting. The tradition gets handed down and the younger folks need to pick up the responsibility. Family is important. For many of my relatives, … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 25, 2023 – Anniversary, s’mores, brain fog, more brain fog, family

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Happy anniversary to the beloved husband! – We celebrated 16 years this week. Woo-hoo! Seems like just yesterday. (I say that about a lot of stuff!) Well, that didn’t work – I’ve been yearning for a s’mores. It’s been decades … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 18, 2023 – Directions, cats, medical protocols, aging, joy

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Getting lost – I had my mammogram check-up this week at our large hospital campus. If I go in the main entrance, I get around pretty well but my exam was in an auxiliary building with it’s own entrance and … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 11, 2023 – Time, money, smoke, reunion, vacations

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That was fast! – I’ve been medicating my (usually) sweet cat Gus since Tuesday three times a day. There is nothing like the fuss of cat catching, pill popping and ear cleaning to make the time go fast. Technically he’s … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 4, 2023 – Surprises, cats, trees, hosting, sizing

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Finally, something good! – I’ve had several treatments for dry eye over the past year. Some were covered by insurance and some were not. Some required a hefty co-pay. Yesterday I got a significant reimbursement from a treatment I had … 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