This is still a sad house after the loss of Mollie. I wrote this in 2015 after I lost Jake but I needed to remind myself that grief is a journey and not a sprint. Some of the references date … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Random 5 for April 26 – Ideas, Amazon, yard work, plants, food
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A brainstorm! – As I was listening to the traffic report on the radio, I realized there isn’t any. Nothing to report. No accidents. No jams. No nothing. I wish they would change that to a people traffic report. It … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Crazy Lady
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When I first moved to this neighborhood 18 years ago, there was a woman who walked early every morning. I’d see her on the drive to work. That wouldn’t be unusual except she was. She was short and slim with … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 29 – Corona virus, routines, stupid people, Zoom, pond
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It’s all different – This week a blogger commented said that she was finding it hard to write about anything but the virus. I realized even day-to-day stories are different. Nothing is as it was, at least not here. I … Continue reading
Lots of weird going on
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The weather has been wonky. We had less than five inches of snow this winter. Our average is around 30 but we often get more. The forecasts were for a snowy and cold winter. Glad I didn’t put money on … Continue reading
As the world turns!*
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I’m kind of an old person. I like to call it middle age but I’d have to live beyond 100 to be middle aged. The thing about old people is they don’t roll with punches without grumbling. Mostly. My walking … Continue reading
Hospitals again
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There was a medical kerfuffle here this past Saturday. Someone (not me) ended up in the hospital taken by ambulance. I had to use the people entrance. That’s where all the sick people are. It’s really a petri dish to … Continue reading
Random 3 for February 23 – Caretakers, renovations, cooking
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Yesterday turned out to be a day full of emergencies so there are only 3 today. Bless them – I walk at my local mall for exercise. During mid-day, there are small groups of handicapped people on a “mall outing.” … Continue reading
Oh vanity!
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When I found pictures of my father’s parents at a young age, I saw physical characteristics that I inherited. I’m very grateful for the slim build and full hair but I could have done without the refugee look. We have … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 16 – Grateful, accident, death, ads, mornings
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Thankfulness – It’s funny what small things are big things when it comes to thankfulness. Yes I’d be delighted to win the lottery but in the past year or so I’ve discovered two small things that make my everyday life … Continue reading
