Throwback Tuesday — This post is from 2017. Not much has changed except I don’t make homemade brownies often. The box mix will do in a pinch! Aside from eating three brownies in a day this past weekend (I can’t … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health
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
Throw Back Tuesday — Reflections on an accident
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Throwback Tuesday — Five years ago this month I was in a car accident. My car was totaled and my body (and pride) were bruised. Here is a part of the journey. My recent auto accident taught me a few … 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 for June 28, 2026 – Air fryer, style, tenaciousness, bumps, summer
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Air fryer Part 2 – If you read last week’s post (you can read that here), you know I am toying with the idea of buying an air fryer. The first one went back. I spent a lot of time … 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