“What?” “Do you have mush in your mouth?” “You can’t talk to me when you’re in a different room. It’s like being in a different state!” These phrases pop up in our home where two grown-ass humans (hard to say … Continue reading
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Random 5 for August 18 – Ancestry, fun, coping, gas, S’mores
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A pleasant surprise – I met with some women from my former gym this week for lunch. We meet periodically. I’m always ambivalent about it. I was never close friends with anyone and catching up tends to be about medical … Continue reading
Weird things people do
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Broad topic. I could write an encyclopedia but I’ll keep it easy. One action — Did you ever notice that when you ask a specific question, people can’t answer it without knowing your whole life story? I’m on some social … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 11 – Robocallers, signs, weather, sneakers, sneaky
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At last – This weekend has shaped up to be a perfect weekend weather-wise. Our local forecaster said it would be the best of the summer. Picture me in a flowy dress running through the fields embracing nature. What you would … Continue reading
Things that only happen at my gym
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There is a woman who befriended me at the gym in the past few months. Mostly I sidestep her (that’s a polite way of saying avoid). She’s chatty. Far too chatty for me before my Starbucks but she’s a nice … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 4 – People, smells, mice, vegetation, hair
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Hair today, gone tomorrow! – After my reunion picture, I knew I needed a haircut. Called my stylist and dang, she’s on vacation. Soonest I could get in was two weeks. After a lively conversation with myself (it’s always spirited … Continue reading
Sassy cats – The reunion as remembered by the cats
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Author’s note: We hosted a family reunion this past weekend. The cats were not happy about the change in routine, sticky people and delays in dinner. Here are their thoughts. Sasha: I am Sasha, prima ballerina and in charge of … Continue reading
This year’s reunion story
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It’s not tragic, sad or over the top. I have a cooking disorder. It’s called “I can’t remember $h** when I’m cooking.” My mother had it too in her later life. I didn’t understand it until I got to that … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 28 – Busy, Parkinson’s, dental, family, guests
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A whirlwind week – Why do things always pile up in the same week? When you make appointments months in advance, there is nothing going on. Then wam, bam, thank you ma’am, you’re overloaded. It was that kind of week. … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Jake’s last reunion escapade
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On Sunday I will be hosting my extended family reunion. Last time I hosted was in 2015 and it was shortly before I lost Jake. He was not in good shape and I worried about him. He was old, diabetic, … Continue reading
