When I retired eleven years ago, I made myself a promise that I would stop doing things that weren’t fun for me. Pretty lofty, isn’t it? No more business dinners (that was easy) but I also wanted to pare down … Continue reading
Category Archives: Friends
Random 5 for October 2, 2022 – Decisions, walking, food, projects, Facebook
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Splooters — I learned a new word last week – splooting — thanks to Linda at Walking, Read, Writing and Whimsy. It was in relation to squirrels who sploot on the road. This week I had to come to a … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 25, 2022 – Smells, colors, schedule, friends, death
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I got suckered again – I have a good nose, so I appreciate a gentle scented something in the house – candles, plug-ins, etc. You must be careful as some are overpowering. Some smell artificial too! This week I was … Continue reading
A throwback Thursday of sorts
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Occasionally I’m reminded somehow of someone I knew long ago. Sometimes they were good friends, sometimes co-workers or just people I knew. That happened this week. A person from my past popped into my head for no apparent reason. Before … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 31, 2022 – Prizes, lottery, renovations, vacations, life
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Wahoo! I won! — There was a message on my answering machine from Publishers’ Clearinghouse. I won a prize, and they want me to call them back so their “team” can come out. So…real or scam? It’s happening to me … Continue reading
A mish-mash week
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It’s hard to believe July is almost over. Much of it was spent dodging super-hot weather. I wasn’t very successful. Not complaining though (really I’m not). Not a fan of January! The beloved husband is finishing up a woodworking project … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 19, 2022 – Deck, peace, voting, neighbors, cognitive regression
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Chugging away – The deck is finally done. Yesterday, the day after it was complete and the contractor was completely gone, the weather turned iffy. It was cold and windy, so we did the bare minimum. Plants and cushions are … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 5, 2022 – Projects, friends, connections, social visits, weather
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Progress! – We’ve seen some progress on our deck. Just a few more weeks. A surprise – One night this week there was a knock on the door. An old friend (literally and figuratively) was outside. He was nearby and … Continue reading
An update on people in my life
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My walking buddy – Long time readers may remember back in the old days (before covid) I used to walk regularly with a walking partner who talked all the time. She’s 87 but don’t let the age fool you. She … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 26 – Strange times, Trek*, friends, phone, projects
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It was another weird week – Or maybe that’s the new norm. I’ll start with the bad news and go on from there. Saying goodbye to a blogger – If any of you follow Trek*, the American living in Austria, … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 