Throwback Tuesday — Aging isn’t for sissies or hypochondriacs revisited

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This post is from 2017. I’m not surprised my attitude on these things has not changed. Nor has my way of dealing with them. Wait a while; eat more chocolate; and drink more margaritas. Oh yes, rewrite your will weekly. … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 19, 2026 – Working in the heat, July, concerts, festivals, blogging problems

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It was a hot one! – We had oppressive heat this week. The kind that makes you NEED to stay inside.  Our neighbors had a new roof installed. Because of the way the land bends and drops, we had a … Continue reading

Random 5 on May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day, uneventful week, drinks, aches and pains, frost damage

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Happy Mother’s Day to the moms! — I’m not a people mom but I have furry critters who depend on me. Unfortunately, they don’t give gifts (hairballs don’t count!). I treat myself occasionally. I deserve it. We all do! It … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 3, 2026 – Reactions, preferences, labels, smartphones, school bus

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They said it could happen! – I had a medical procedure this week. “They said” there could be a reaction. I’m one of those people who don’t think that pertains to them. Of course I wouldn’t get one! Yes, I … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 15, 2026 – Taxes, anticipation, normal, routines, February

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Tax time! – I rarely procrastinate about anything but for taxes I have a ritual. I pick a weekend to start it. Then I whine about it. Then I find other “more important” things to do. Maybe I’ll do it … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 8, 2026 – De-icers, people, weather, surgery, renovations

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That’s different – My local Starbucks uses pink de-icer on their walkways. I’ve never seen that before. Maybe it comes in colors now? Speaking of Starbucks – I’ve been going to the current one for almost 14 months. The clientele … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 28, 2025 – Hospitals, friends and family, weather, moves

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A rant to start! – This week my brother had a medical emergency that required hospitalization (he is ok now). He was scheduled to be released at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Christmas Eve with prescriptions for heart medications. My grandniece went … Continue reading