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When I worked I never had enough time to enjoy the holidays. It was busy at work — scheduling events, end-of year stuff, etc., busy at home — decorating and celebrating with friends. I was always trying to fit in … Continue reading
Our Thanksgiving celebration is much more sedate than it used to be. My husband’s children and my brother’s son live out-of-state and rarely come home for Thanksgiving. That leaves a small collection of relatives and friends with benefits (dinner benefits, not … Continue reading
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We got bad news over the weekend. (Or was it?) A loved relative who has had mild dementia for several years has reached the point where his devoted wife can no longer care for him in their home. He will … Continue reading
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Holy cow batman! What’s that smell? This past weekend I cooked up a storm. There was soup and chili and some items that make cooking easier like sautéed onions and mushrooms to freeze then pop in Marsala sauce. There was … Continue reading
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When doctor appointments are more numerous than happy hours, you are of a certain age. In addition to the increased frequency, each body part gets assigned to a special doc. I have (or had) a hand doctor, a foot doctor, a … Continue reading
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There are a lot of things I used to love that I no longer enjoy. Bright blue eyeshadow is at the top of the list but there are other things too. I’m not into sweets like I used to be. I … Continue reading
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Always loved shopping! For anything! Clothes, bedding, towels, shoes! When I worked people dressed nicely so it was fun to shop for clothes. That ended when I retired. I no longer have places to wear suits and dresses (except for … Continue reading
Sweet memories — I saw roll of plastic wrap with our name in magic marker. It reminded me that this is the time of the year that we go to the beach with our siblings. We aren’t going this year. … Continue reading
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I hate making phone calls. Any kind of call. Even to friends. The worst are the ones to customer service reps. I’d rather have a root canal. Or colonoscopy prep. My computer has been wonky for a couple of months but I … Continue reading
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Here is one of my favorite posts with a slight rewrite (I know, always the editor!) You gotta love marriage. Done right, you have a best friend forever. Done wrong, it’s downright expensive and exhausting! A spouse is someone you … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 