Expectations are a funny thing. They can dictate happiness. In days of old (during the cave man era) I used to mail order some clothes. I especially loved Lands End. Dependable quality and sizing. Lots of color choices. I would … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Observations from too many medical visits
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I have had several check-ups and routine procedures clumped too close together. Doc office overload! This is my takeaway. All practices have home renovation shows on the TV in the waiting room. If you are lucky you don’t get to … Continue reading
Just a short note on families, personalities and rocking who you are
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My extended family is a collection of all sorts of personalities although we skew toward the introvert side. There have been some marriages that brought in an infusion of extrovert (or the dark side as we call it). I call … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 1 – Declutter, life stages, cats, family, weather
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Out, out, out – We’ve been decluttering for a while. Last year at Christmas we put aside decorations to donate this year. As we are setting up for Christmas we are donating anything we no longer use. There are a … Continue reading
Jabbering notes dusted with thanks
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Today is Thanksgiving in the US. It’s a day of outrageous overindulgence prior to a full weekend of shopping (at least for most people). Football games screaming on the screen and biscuits burning in the oven. Here it will be … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 24 – Pizza, restaurants, salad, doctors, parties
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Happy Birthday Betty! – Here is a (slightly blurred) picture from my SIL’s birthday luncheon. Yes, she’s wearing a tiara. Enough said! Is this a new thing? – We used to get pizza at a local upscale grocery store. It … Continue reading
It’s done!
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Yesterday I had my procedure. In full disclosure I had a colonoscopy with some nip and tuck going on in there. Everyone should have one of these. No really! You should. I highly recommend them if you want to wipe … Continue reading
Dumb things to worry about
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When I retired I worried about getting enough socialization. Released from the bonds of the corporate world, there wasn’t coffee pot conversations. I could decline activities easily. No meetings. No business trips. I do (mostly) what I want to do. … Continue reading
Lessons from the gym
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Today was gym day. You can tell by sweaty armpits and the huge mocha latte sitting on my desk. I do gym before coffee so I’m not Miss Social there. Frankly, I’m not Miss Social anywhere except at a pet … Continue reading
I’ve lost that loving feeling…
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When I was young a day at the mall would perk me up. I didn’t need to buy anything but trying on fancy dresses and shoes I’d never wear was fun. Maybe it’s the child in me dressing up. Fast … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 