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

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

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

Random 5 for January 15, 2022 – Birthdays, coffee, language, warranties, advertising

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Happy birthday retail style – Yesterday was my birthday. At this point in life (and for most of my life) it’s just a day but the retailers work to make it special. Starbucks gave me a free drink and Chico’s … Continue reading

Random 3 for January 8, 2023 – Decorations, traditions, neighbors

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Short news week! Back to normal – Most of the Christmas decorations are down and put away. We left the mantle decorated because it looks nice. We did another major cleanout, getting rid of decorations we didn’t use. We had … Continue reading