They win again | For Animal Lovers

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As background, I live on the edge of a city of 118,000. I don’t live in a rural area. About a half mile from me is a protected wildlife area. I thought it would really be wonderful to be close … Continue reading

A new perspective on freedom!

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Tonight I went out with some friends for dinner. I made an observation about my transition to retirement life. Something that was totally unforeseen. When I was a child, we all wore wool coats in the winter. They were usually … Continue reading

Aging with an aging, occasionally obnoxious pet | For Animal Lovers Only

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Pets age just like people, only faster – much faster. Unlike people we don’t celebrate their birthday nor do we really have the stages that humans do. There is kitty or puppy hood and adult. That’s all. So after you … Continue reading

Solving world problems with an old friend

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This week I had lunch with an old friend. I had met her in the 70s when we both worked at the same company and ended up working together on a project. A few years later I was selected for a … Continue reading

Obituaries, the last opportunity for notariety

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Below is a repost from last year. It’s one of my favorites although freshly pressed chose something totally different. Think of it as a summer rerun while I turn the beloved husband’s colonoscopy into a PG post. A classmate of … Continue reading

Season finales and cliffhangers, oh no!

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Disclaimer: I really don’t watch much TV. I don’t do reality shows. I watch hospital and CSI/detective shows with a very occasional sitcom so there maybe some other programming that is more “normal” but I doubt it. The season finales for TV … Continue reading