Random 5 for July 29 – Smells, fruit, projects, Facebook, books

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What’s that smell? – Humidity brings out the stink. It intensifies odors. I have a great nose. I can smell things no one else can. Perhaps it’s to compensate for my lousy vision. Sometimes it’s a blessing (I can smell … Continue reading

Stupid comes to visit

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I hate stupid. I especially hate stupid when it’s me! I’ve been on a cooking spree lately. (Yes, that’s unusual for me, especially in the summer when I make reservations!) Yesterday I yearned for something blueberry. Anything blueberry. I thought … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 22 – Happiness, Facebook, reunions, clothes, bugs

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Make someone’s day! – I didn’t actually intend to do that but it happened. There is a working woman at new gym. When I come in at 8 she is finished with her workout and getting ready for work. She … Continue reading

Retirement: Carbon dating of a different sort

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I can barely remember what I ate for breakfast so remembering purchases or events needs help. Big time help. I keep notes but you can’t make notes on every facet of your life (at least I can’t!). I have my … Continue reading

What not to say to a hair stylist

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Hope is a beautiful thing. It’s what makes you believe that you will get a different outcome. Every time I go for a haircut I am hopeful. First the background — I’m a terrible client. Since I’m retired, I don’t … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 1 – Glitter, attractiveness, noise pollution, guests, libraries

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Words please! – I received a card this week. As soon as I opened it, there was glitter everywhere. It was all over my hands and the counter and probably the floor too. I have cats who lick their paws … Continue reading

Back to healthy! Sort of…

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This was the spring for back-to-back health issues. All were different and I’ve recovered. I don’t need sympathy but Starbucks gift cards are good! “They say” hard times make you grow. They just make me cranky. I am not a … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 3 – Health, ultrasound, presents, beauty, extremes

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Where is my body? – In the middle of the night aliens came and took my fabulously healthy body and replaced it with the broken down body of the centenarian. A not very healthy one! Oh yeah, my fabulously firm … Continue reading