R5 for February 15 — socks, technology, winter, deliveries, death

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  The black hole – I lost 3 socks, one half of three different pair, in the dryer last week. It was the dark load so I double checked all the jeans and pants to make sure they weren’t stuck … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day with Mr. Wonderful

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Visiting some old memories… I will admit it – I am married to Mr. Wonderful. Not only does he put up with me, he enjoys putting up with me (or so he says which is ok). I came with baggage … Continue reading

Telephones and customer service, booyah!

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I hate talking on the phone. I rarely answer it and unlike my former 16-year-old self, want to get off as quick as I can. I have embraced the “let your fingers do the talking” concept. Add calling customer service … Continue reading

Were they the good old days?

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It seems like every Monday is a bad weather day. Schools are closed. Businesses delayed. Even if I have no specific plans, I don’t like being forcefully incarcerated by the weather. I get grumpy. When I was young, schools rarely … Continue reading

R5 for February 8 – Groundhog Day, SkillsUSA, old friends, winter clothes, scheduling

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Groundhog Day – What a joke! There was a storm in Pennsylvania that day so there is no way the critter saw his shadow except for the TV cameras. Let the poor guy sleep and stop the crap about six … Continue reading

Winter coma

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  It’s that time of the year. Holidays are over. Super bowl is a memory. Weather is lousy. That damn rodent saw his shadow. I’m sick of reading, watching movies and catching up on other sedentary things. It’s the winter … Continue reading

Super Bowl Pig-out!

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I’m not that much of a football fan. It’s been years since I’ve attended or hosted a super bowl party. It’s better to be at home where I can start reading a book if the game gets….ummmm….boring. Like tons of other … Continue reading

R5 for February 1 – Spelling, ads, snowstorm, cats

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  Writer’s plight – Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a comment and you don’t know how to spell a word? Two weeks ago I wanted to use the word “reminisce” in a comment. Spellcheck wasn’t fixing it … Continue reading

Plain vanilla

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There is much to be said for plain vanilla. It’s my favorite ice cream. I like it in cakes and custard too. When it comes to personalities, plain vanilla is the red-headed stepchild. It’s the wallflower. The one that you … Continue reading