It may be a slow week, or I may be lazy, but the result is only three stories this week. New meanings or did I just miss this? – I was at the doctor’s recently and the nurse asked if … Continue reading
Category Archives: Childhood memories
Random 5 for October 25, 2026 – Seasons, neutering, ancestors, medications, time moves on
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Yikes! – It’s all hallows eve this week. How did that happen. Where was July? Oh yes, I was hiding from the insane heat. I need to live on a tropical isle with a constant comfortable temperature and cell service. … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 23, 2026 – Coffee, accidents, yearbooks, high school, eyeglasses
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I didn’t realize how appropriate this would be for today when I saved it! It wasn’t an auspicious start to the day! — I spilled my coffee while getting out of my car this morning. Sticky mocha latte was all … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 16, 2026 – Dad, driving, programs, Starbucks, pumpkin time
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Happy birthday Dad! – Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He would have been way over 100 years old. He died in 1958, but I still remember him on his birthday. I’ve written about him over the years. A good man … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 17, 2026 – Weather, seasonal changes, happy, grateful, memories
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Finally! — Yesterday was one of those “good to be alive” days. The weather was perfect. We have three days like that a year. Today we are going into a heat wave, but I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday (and I’ll enjoy … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 1, 2026 – Memories, animals, social media, SEO, snow
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Goodbye sweet Neil Sedaka – He reminds me of my school days. He wasn’t a heartthrob, but I loved his music. Aside from listening to his tunes after school, my alarm clock woke me up to music rather than an … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
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I’m posting my annual silent monk’s choir. It always bring a mix of emotions to me. I went to Catholic grade school and am familiar with the pomp and circumstance surrounding religious holidays. Trust me, we never did anything as … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 27, 2025 – Stupid, life, funerals, downsizing, bugs
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More stupid tax – We have a huge box window in the front of our house. Stuff gets under it – leaves, weeds, and the occasional trash. Every dang time I go under it to clean up, I whack my … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 20, 2025
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Clumsy — We are having relatives over for dinner today. I bought a lovely strawberry cake. I spent ten minutes picking out the freshest most beautiful cake. I delicately put it in my cart. As I was going through self-checkout, … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 10, 2024 – Taxes, DST cat-style, Insects, Guests, family
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Argh! They are done! – I finished up and filed my taxes yesterday. My taxes are complicated for reasons other than excessive wealth or any wealth (which is a problem I’d love to have). After getting caught in a Catch … Continue reading
