Bob Dylan had that right! When I was young, I embraced change. Most times it meant a better way, quicker and easier or something good. These days, I’m not so sure. I’m not the target age anymore. Movies, TV and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Feeling home
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Last week we finished the furniture and window treatments for our upstairs landing. It’s a quiet spot with enough room for a chair, ottoman and lamp. My favorite armoire is there too. We hung a shade replacing a 20-year-old window … Continue reading
Random 4 for October 15, 2023 – October, health, people, winterizing
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Another day in paradise! – Can’t believe October is half over. I was just whining about September and poof it was gone. Can’t complain though. We’ve had a lovely October weather-wise. Well, that was dumb! – I have a policy … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 8, 2023 – Lifestyles, pumpkins, ants, suggestion, fall
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Lifestyle changes – Garden centers were therapy to me. I would go a few times during the summer and look at the flowers, shrubs, containers, anything gardeny! It could turn a bad mood into a good one. I realized that … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 24, 2023 – Illness, salmonella, rain, fall, apples
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Onslaught of bad news – Last night and this morning have brought bad news. A friend who rescues and nurtures very young kittens lost one and has another litter very ill. A blogging friend’s husband had a bad reaction to … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 17, 2023 – WordPress, scammers, porking up, allergies, transitions
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Hello WordPress, what’s going on? – The prepubescent cherubs at WordPress have been fooling around with the reader feature. It used to be that I could easily access someone’s post on their blog with one click from the reader. No … Continue reading
Aging out of yet another thing
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Back in the “old days” I loved shopping. I didn’t need to buy anything. Just look at what’s new and perhaps fondle the merchandise! I could try on shoes and imagine where I’d wear them. Swirl around in flowy dresses … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 10, 2023 – Summer?, distracted, cooking, hearing, TV sound
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Why, hello summer? – We had oppressive heat and humidity this week. Not like our southern neighbors but a lot for us in September. That was weird – I was in a hurry. I was shopping in a big box … Continue reading
Dancing in the park!
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We did our first free concert at a park close to our home last weekend. It was a ten-minute ride. Parking was easy and the field surrounding the bandshell was large and terraced. You didn’t need to go early to … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 20, 2023 – Cooler, wellness, medical results, inertia, flowers
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Hello fall? – Our temperature dropped to 54 degrees (12C) last night. Brrrr. Fall sent a reminder that she’s on her way. Along with the temperature change, it brings “nesting” behaviors. I’m baking a peach pie today and it’s just … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 