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Every spring the beloved husband and I walk around the yard and comment on what we need to do. Usually it’s add some mulch here; move some things around; and pull out straggly dead stuff. At this point the big … Continue reading
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Holiday weekends – When you are retired, holiday weekends no longer have the appeal they used to have (unless you are invited to a picnic). There are all these people clogging the roads and places I want to go. The … Continue reading
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It happened again. It’s that time of year. I was on my way somewhere and noticed that my clothes were accessorized with a pound of cat hair. A full pound. 14 carat cat hair. It was a mix of colors. … Continue reading
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This has been a busy week. No, I wasn’t out buying shoes (I wish!). After months of awful weather and a recovering thumb, I am finally able to do some outdoor work. Here are some observations from a few … Continue reading
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Starbucks – My favorite coffee retailer has come out with a new size for frappuccinos – mini. It’s 10 ounces. I have been begging them to make a 24 ounce size hot coffee. (Seriously, I’ve written them many times about … Continue reading
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Tuesday was to be a wonderful day. Weather was great. The beloved husband was coming home. It didn’t live up to its expectations. Not by a long shot. I woke up to an almost empty pond. A leak had siphoned most … Continue reading
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The beloved husband has been on a trip for five days. Since I’ve retired, this is the longest time we’ve been apart. Having spent the greater part of my life living on my own, I’m independent. I am comfortable in … Continue reading
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Last week I blogged about our impromptu porch furniture purchase. (If you missed it, click here.) Now we have six weeks to decide what to do with the old furniture. It’s nice and in good condition. (The cats never puked … Continue reading
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It was a normal day. There were errands to be run and cats to be adored. I didn’t realize it would be a day when my head would spin. That would come later. We lost a new Norway spruce tree … Continue reading
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Every year there is a lot of road work that goes on around here. Every year I get so frustrated that I write at least one post about it. Today is that day. This year the roads between me and … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 