Celebrating January birthday folks

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January is definitely the wrong month for a birthday. Our high here today is in the lower 20s with overcast skies and a nippy breeze. So who really wants to climb into 27 different layers of clothes and go out … Continue reading

R5 for December 28 — cemetery flowers, sickness, Starbucks gift cards, TV

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The cemetery – As is the custom in our family I put a Christmas log on my parent’s grave. My niece and nephew always put flowers there too. It’s our way of keeping connected. The cemetery was full of plastic … Continue reading

Starbucks courtesy rules revisited

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It’s 7:30. Starbucks looms in the distance. I’m heading for the drive-through but so is a car from the other direction. It’s a race for the spot. I’m coming up quickly but she gets there just before me. Booyah! She acts like … Continue reading

Random five for the end of April

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What’s the point? — I frequent a local department store because it’s convenient. It’s not big but there is enough of a selection and I often find what I’m looking for. They also do specials, coupons and all sorts of sales … Continue reading

Appreciating the simple

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There is something soothing about simple. It’s peaceful and you know what to expect. Occasionally it’s tedious and boring but every once in a while there is nothing so rejuvenating as a simple routine. It helps you through the hard … Continue reading

A random five for the end of March

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The weather broke…finally. Even I was sick of the complaining. I can’t imagine how readers from the southern hemisphere or tropical areas felt reading about the terrible weather on different blog sites day after day. Well, winter is done here. You’re turn! … Continue reading

The “firsts”

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There is nothing as wonderful as the first sip of something wonderful. I have written before of that sweet spot in the morning after exercise is complete and a steaming coffee is in my hand. The first taste is the … Continue reading

They are at it again – The continuing saga of stupid people

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  Long-time readers know I get irate am fascinated with stupid people. They darken brighten my day (and give me fodder for my blog). The definition of a stupid person is someone who doesn’t do what I would do (or … Continue reading