Random 5 for June 21 – Father’s Day, Saturdays, vet trips, new furniture, day lilies

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Happy father’s day! –The beloved husband said he wasn’t a practicing father anymore as all his children are grown and living far away. I asked if he was a recovering father and he laughed. Congrats to all you Dads out … Continue reading →

Keystone Cops, Kate style

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There were two spastic bodies sweating profusely in a 10 by 10 foot room. Arms were flailing, legs twisted. The gross motor movements made Stephen Hawking look agile. It all started innocently enough. I was going to the grocery store but … Continue reading →

Will it or won’t it

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We have a really “nice” supermarket nearby. It has fabulous produce, ready-made food and a bistro. Shopping is nice. I would even call it fun. There is a nice drugstore section with enough cosmetics to keep me busy for hours. … Continue reading →

Random 5 for June 14 — Flag Day, Canadian geese, outdoor furniture, fabric, pizza day

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Happy Flag Day to those who live in the United States! The beloved husband flies our flag every day during the summer. It takes a village – I was brought to tears this week. I was driving on a back … Continue reading →

We need a Mr. Frappy truck!

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This morning when I was at my old ladies’ gym, a woman was talking about her granddaughter’s love of Starbucks. Perhaps this woman’s family didn’t live under a rock (yep, sometimes with her stories, I have thought that). Then she … Continue reading →

Random 5 for June 7 – nostalgia, cemetery, graduation, retirement, holiday nostalgia

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Nostalgia – The internet has been full of Patrick Swayze videos this week. I watched the dance screen from Dirty Dancing with Jennifer Grey. I forgot how young and hot he was. I also forgot how young and hot I was. … Continue reading →

This and that

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After weeks of drought, we are getting a lot of rain. Temperatures dropped 25 degrees and it’s been raining pitchforks. Not complaining, we needed it but a nice warm steady rain would have worked too. Rain days are good to … Continue reading →