We had guests last week. There was a lot of eating. Most of it was without a salad or healthy vegetables. (Guests are a reason to indulge.) By the time everyone left, I was feeling bloated. I wasn’t in the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life at Home
Random 5 for October 22, 2023 – Guests, pets, overabundance, death, schedule
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It’s peopley out there – It was a “peopley” week for me. We had family visiting from the Midwest and a blogger drove through the area with her husband and dog on her way to New England. It was a … Continue reading
Feeling home
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Last week we finished the furniture and window treatments for our upstairs landing. It’s a quiet spot with enough room for a chair, ottoman and lamp. My favorite armoire is there too. We hung a shade replacing a 20-year-old window … Continue reading
Random 4 for October 15, 2023 – October, health, people, winterizing
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Another day in paradise! – Can’t believe October is half over. I was just whining about September and poof it was gone. Can’t complain though. We’ve had a lovely October weather-wise. Well, that was dumb! – I have a policy … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 24, 2023 – Illness, salmonella, rain, fall, apples
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Onslaught of bad news – Last night and this morning have brought bad news. A friend who rescues and nurtures very young kittens lost one and has another litter very ill. A blogging friend’s husband had a bad reaction to … Continue reading
The flip of a switch
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This past weekend I was enjoying summer. I didn’t (and still don’t) want to pull the summer annuals in the front of the house. Then just like that, Mother Nature pulled the plug. We had some “crisp” nights in the … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 17, 2023 – WordPress, scammers, porking up, allergies, transitions
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Hello WordPress, what’s going on? – The prepubescent cherubs at WordPress have been fooling around with the reader feature. It used to be that I could easily access someone’s post on their blog with one click from the reader. No … Continue reading
Aging out of yet another thing
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Back in the “old days” I loved shopping. I didn’t need to buy anything. Just look at what’s new and perhaps fondle the merchandise! I could try on shoes and imagine where I’d wear them. Swirl around in flowy dresses … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 27, 2023 – Pumpkin arrives, costumes, eyes, projects, cleaning out
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Good lord how did that happen? – This week Starbucks has been crowded. Really crowded. After a summer of peaceful trips, I thought it was early for such business. Ha! Pumpkin lattes are back. I can tell by the hordes. … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 20, 2023 – Cooler, wellness, medical results, inertia, flowers
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Hello fall? – Our temperature dropped to 54 degrees (12C) last night. Brrrr. Fall sent a reminder that she’s on her way. Along with the temperature change, it brings “nesting” behaviors. I’m baking a peach pie today and it’s just … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 