Random 5 for July 28 – Busy, Parkinson’s, dental, family, guests

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A whirlwind week – Why do things always pile up in the same week? When you make appointments months in advance, there is nothing going on. Then wam, bam, thank you ma’am, you’re overloaded. It was that kind of week. … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 21 – Idioms, sales, ads, weather, reunion

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Mom’s idioms – My mother was the queen of idioms. In today’s sweltering weather she would have said “it’s a scorcher!” Once in a blue moon we get the kind of weather we are having this weekend. The forecasters say … Continue reading

Yoga pants ruined me…at least for now

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Styles go in and out and my idea of comfort does too. I don’t like snug, pinching or pants up my butt. Twenty years ago I thought an elastic waist would be comfortable. It was but it puffed out and … Continue reading

The class reunion – the end of the story!

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Reunion wrap-up – I didn’t go but I watched for the Facebook photos. They were posted last week. They had a good turnout considering the age of everyone but less than last time. Out of about 30 classmates I initially … Continue reading

Weird Wednesday, Weird Week

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It’s summertime, my favorite season. Starbucks has S’mores fraps and the fruit tastes amazingly like fruit. Out with the heavy fleece clothing and in with the new tee-shirts. So why am I feeling like I was hit by a truck … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 16 – Bad food, itchy nose, medical terms, new inflection, gym member

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Falling off the wagon – I have a touchy GI system and some foods don’t sit well. Some foods are just rentals! Hot dogs are one. I rarely eat them. They are salty and highly processed but tasty. In the … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 2 – People, shades, weather, neighborhood, events

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New guy at the gym – I’ve become accustomed to the posturing at the gym. The strategic stretches and movements geared to loosen the body (or make them look good, take your pick) but this new guy is teaching me … Continue reading

Practicing my speaking skills

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My communication is moving from verbal to electronic and I love it. (Does that make me antisocial?) No awkward silences and quick to the point messages. Phone calls drag out. You call about one thing and before you know it, … Continue reading