Christmas shopping made easy until retirement dropped a wrench

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When I had a full-time job, I worked to turn Christmas shopping into a joyous event. I hate buying for others. I always stress over whether the recipient will like or use what I chose. I have had my share … Continue reading

Audio inputs kaput or silence is golden

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Throughout the fall, I keep writing about sickness – human or feline. It’s just been that kind of year. Here is a new twist. The ear infection that the beloved husband had has resulted in a profound hearing loss in … Continue reading

The amazing properties of chocolate or not!

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The beloved husband is amazing. It is true. He does the right thing most of the time. He read an article this past summer that dark chocolate was good for you and immediately bought a case of dark chocolate bars … Continue reading

Lousy timing, stinky ooze and sick cats! | For Animal Lovers

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It never fails. Pets are like children in that they get sick at the wrong times. They only get ill on weekends or right before a holiday. Our local emergency animal hospital has a standard minimum of $175 so we … Continue reading

The oldies were swinging with the oldies!

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Last night was an oldies’ dance. For those who don’t know what that is, it’s music from roughly 1958 to 1985-ish — the music is old, not necessarily the dancers. It was held at a volunteer fire company’s social hall. We … Continue reading

Thanksgiving diet disasters! Check your food groups

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Next week is the second most glutinous day of the year, followed only by Super Bowl Sunday. We always say we will keep it simple but we never do. We use the holiday as an excuse to add extra butter, … Continue reading

The perils of modern day air travel or beam me up Scotty! Please!

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Airline traveling is the worst! I get destination disease or travel anxiety. Call it what you will but I never feel well when I have to travel. I worry about everything from my diabetic cat to something eating the fish … Continue reading

Nostalgia and a visit from Mom – wunnerful, wunnerful

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Disclaimer: With the storm and bad weather over the past week, I have been desperate. I read until my eyes blurred then I sought out some banal entertainment on TV. There was not much to be had so I had … Continue reading

Dreary, dreary, dreary – how long until spring?

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Our area is getting back to normal after Hurricane Sandy. There are a few people out of power but most are back. Critical trees have been cleared and people have stopped being overly nice. The weather has been yucky all … Continue reading