Random 5 for May 7, 2023 – Smoke alarms, stink, a guy thing, birds, trees

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It happened yet again – The smoke alarm went off in the middle of the night. It was 2:45 a.m. to be exact. I’ve written about this many times as it happens at least once a year despite changing batteries … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 12, 2023 – Super Bowl, furniture, taxes, old age, cats

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The big day – Our local team is in the Super Bowl (football championship for those who are sports challenged) and the playoff is today. All week the news has had stories of school children, nuns, bar patrons, etc., singing … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 1, 2022 – Normal, shipping, internet ads, Starbucks, accommodations

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Did last year go faster than normal? — (Not that I know what normal is!) Too much sick cat and doctor appointments can dim the holiday spirit for sure. Or is this something that happens in normal aging? Nothing else … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 4, 2022 – Starbucks, gorilla man, ads, reunions, behavior

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Back to the old routine! – My local Starbucks is open after two weeks of renovations. It had been completely renovated about five years ago, so I was surprised when they closed again. It was worth it. They took down … Continue reading

Random 5 for August 14, 2022 – Dads, cautions, foxes, friends, Gracie

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Happy birthday Dad! – Tomorrow is my dad’s birthday. He’d be well over a hundred years old. I still miss him even though I was a child when he died. You have made a mark in life if you are … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 26, 2022 – Hands, feet, snakes, emails, birthdays

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A weird sign of aging – One of my hands is typing faster than the other. It scrambles my words. I had a hard time figuring out why my letters get flipped and that’s the only explanation I have. I … Continue reading