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

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 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

Random 5 for March 3, 2024 – Jeopardy, cognitive ability, anxiety, errors, taxes

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Useless trivia – I was commenting this week that the beloved husband still gets his two questions right on Jeopardy every day and that’s how I track his cognitive abilities. (Lord knows how he tracks mine?) I’m better at Jeopardy … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 3, 2023 – Time, music, decorations, friends, hectic schedule

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Yikes! – It’s upon us! It is the holiday season. As usual I’m wondering what happened to July. It was just June and here it is December! The rhythm! – I woke up this morning to the nice pitty pat … Continue reading