This week we had a medical issue. Nothing life threatening but painful and annoying just the same. These things always happen at the most inopportune times. We put in a call to the specialist who treats this area. He is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life at Home
Random 5 for March 12, 2023 – Coffee, flavors, more flavors, deer, spring
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Coffee synergy – During the holiday sales I bought a new coffee maker. It takes a different kind of pod which I buy directly from the company. They send me emails describing various offerings. In my book coffee is coffee. … Continue reading
The kiss of death
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That’s exactly what I am. If I like something, it’s a goner. There are little spy sensors hovering around me that detect any fondness for a product. I have to act like I don’t like something or it will be … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 19, 2023 – Peaceful interlude, hairballs, taxes, furniture, consignment stores
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Quiet peace – After weeks of running from store to store looking for furniture, carpeting and other house stuff, all the ordering is done. No weight on my shoulders. No scheduled shopping. The window treatment in the music room is … Continue reading
That was short lived!
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For the holidays I bought myself a new coffee machine that makes wonderful espresso and a milk frother. I love good coffee which is hard to find here in the states. Full bodied without the bitter aftertaste is what I … Continue reading
In my head
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One of our neighbors died in January. When we moved into our home two years ago, someone told us she was disabled. That’s not unusual in a ‘hood with older people. I never saw her until last summer. Her husband … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 5, 2023 – Youth, furniture, family businesses, weather, spring
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Are they making them younger? – I had a whole-body dermatology checkup this week. I opted for a physician’s assistant so I could get in faster. I swear she looked like she was in junior high school. PA’s do a … Continue reading
Random 4 for January 29, 2023 – Neighbors, furniture, schedule, RIP Ray
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We are a little short today! Happy ending – Last summer I wrote about a new neighbor who kept bright flashing lights on all night. It looked like a trashy billboard from our deck. Or maybe a carnival. Our yards … Continue reading
Fix tooth, check!
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The beloved husband had one of his wisdom teeth extracted today. Normally this wouldn’t be worthy of a post. It’s not about me or the cats so how important can it be? It was an interesting experience. His appointment was … Continue reading
In search of the perfect barbecue
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I love Chinese food. Most of it. Especially the sticky, red-glazed spareribs. How do they make those? We have a local restaurant that has an especially good version. I’ve tried duplicating but haven’t been successful. I found something new to … Continue reading
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