Random 5 for February 21 – Moving, furniture, recycling, garage, movers

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We’ve moved and we’re back. We had three snowstorms moving week. A large one (26 inches) before and two consecutive smaller ones after the move. It complicated everything and the beloved husband was running between two houses clearing driveways. I’ve … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 19 – Tomatoes, neighbors, haircut, pets, comments

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Finally! – I picked a few cherry tomatoes last week but my 4th of July tomatoes came in on the 16th. They rarely ripen by the 4th but that’s OK. I’m getting slower in my old age too. Fresh picked … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 29 – Corona virus, routines, stupid people, Zoom, pond

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It’s all different – This week a blogger commented said that she was finding it hard to write about anything but the virus. I realized even day-to-day stories are different. Nothing is as it was, at least not here. I … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 1 – Armpits, robocalls, drugs, drivers, blogging

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Yikes! How did it get to be September? Where was July? Free your pits – I saw an ad for underarm detox scrub. You use in place of an aluminum containing antiperspirant. Detox for underarms? I didn’t know they were … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 6 – Thanks, WordPress, gym, sunshine, gifts

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Thank you all for your comments on the loss of Hazel. I forget how painful loss is and how meaningful the most simple of expressions can comfort. You all are a part of the recovery process for this house. Thanks … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 30 – Wrap-up, carpet update, deer, sunshine, bloggers

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I was blown away – Your comments on my “me too” post were astounding. Your stories hit my heart. You were articulate and clear. I was humbled. Thank you. Carpet update – All has been installed and we are happy. … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 29 – Smells, fruit, projects, Facebook, books

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What’s that smell? – Humidity brings out the stink. It intensifies odors. I have a great nose. I can smell things no one else can. Perhaps it’s to compensate for my lousy vision. Sometimes it’s a blessing (I can smell … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 29 – May, love noise, charities, happiness, blogging

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Goodbye April – Or as my mother would say, “Don’t let the door hit your bum on the way out!” Can’t say I’m sorry to see the month change. It brings hope for better weather and an end to some … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 18 – Mating season, repairs, WordPress, search engines, business

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Is it mating season? – Why yes it is. The birds are doing their courting songs and looking for nesting material. I love this time of year. Such sweet singing. The last repair – There was a problem with our … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 21 – Pot holes, gym clothes, friendly, gross, browsers,

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Winter is here – How do I know? Pot holes! They are popping up. Starbucks always gets one in a main driving area and it opened up this week. I know it’s there yet I always hit it. It moves … Continue reading