Looking for a home…

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The dreaded conversation has begun. The beloved husband and I have started to talk about downsizing our home. The beloved husband is in his early 70s and I (his trophy bride) am in my sixties. No need for all the … Continue reading

R5 for March 29 – Cocoa butter, catnip, mating season, seedlings, food

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  Rub it in or…… — My thumb doctor recommended a lotion with cocoa butter and Vitamin E. I bought some and it smells just like chocolate. Wonderful chocolate! I’m never sure if it should put it on my boo boo … Continue reading

R5 for March 22 – Morgan, obits, thumbs, internet security, interactive screens

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Sweet or conniving? – My sister-in-law was visiting when my young cat Morgan hopped up in her lap. She cooed (my sister-in-law) and petted and was very flattered. That is until Morgan hopped up on the table (where she is … Continue reading

The best of taxes (if there is any)

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My snark has been hiding lately. Throbbing thumbs and crappy weather added to tax time equals a very cranky (and not very humorous) Kate. Rather than write yet another bland piece, I am posting one of my tax favorites. This is … Continue reading

R5 for March 15 – underwear, Starbucks, pets, ponds, garden shows

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Just being neighborly – I was walking into a department store this week when I saw our neighbor. He came over to ask me to buy him a pack of underwear. Yes I was surprised. If you used a store … Continue reading

The dreaded talk | For animal lovers

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I was involved in my own stuff. Wasn’t paying attention. Always pay attention or you lose ground. After a week of wallowing in self-indulgence it was time. Surgery always makes me lose weight. Unfortunately it doesn’t have that effect on … Continue reading