Just three today. I had an eye procedure on Friday and my vision in one eye is blurred. It makes me more off kilter than usual. About Friday – I’ve had this procedure three times before and I always hate … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family Tales
A Somewhat Random 5 for June 29, 2025 – Wills, living options, summer memories, ice cream trucks, family picnics
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It’s officially done – We finished our wills this week. It was exhausting. I thought it was just me, but the beloved husband said he was wiped out too. It’s not physical work but there is an emotional impact to … Continue reading
Revisiting a post on immigration from 2011
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With all that is going on with immigrants, I am including a story I wrote in 2011 about my grandmother. All my grandparents were immigrants. They came to the US for the same reason people are coming here today, for … 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 November 24, 2024 – Adventures, birthdays, PTSD, mice, holidays
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There is one in every family – We got word this week that the adventurer in the family (the beloved husband’s son) got a job as head meteorologist in Antarctica for the next six months. He has climbed Mount Everest … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 8, 2024 – Birthdays, techie humor, shoes, ice cream, scams
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Happy birthday to my niece! – We are close in age. We grew up as friends rather than aunt and niece. She is celebrating at the beach. Perfect place! I always wished my birthday was in a warm month. Have … Continue reading
Random 5+ for August 11, 2024 – Deer, luck of the draw, remembrances, food, backlog
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Deer here! – My morning Starbucks trip takes me through a large wooded area that’s part of a golf course. It’s a haven for deer. You don’t see many during the summer months when the golf course is active. This … Continue reading
A reunion repeat — one of my favorites!
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Yesterday was our family reunion. It was hot and rainy. No one took a group picture this year. My brain is fried so I thought I’d bring back one of my favorite posts. This is a story from 2015, … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 30, 2024 – Birthdays, heat, talk, renovation, therapy
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Happy birthday bro! – My (much older) brother was 94 yesterday. He is amazing. Still golfing twice a week and as stubborn as ever. No major health issues. Obviously, he got the best genes in the pool! Delayed thoughts on … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 31, 2024 – Easter, traditions, karma, ants, invasions
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An early Easter – This is one of the earliest Easter dates possible. For our area, it’s early for flowers. Usually, you can find potted tulips and hyacinths all around but not this year. They aren’t as plentiful. I prefer … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 