We never forget a feisty, peculiar cat like Jake. When he passed ten years ago this week, Gracie joined us. He would have approved because she’s as quirky as he was. Here is a tribute from a few years back. … Continue reading
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Random 3 for August 3, 2025 – Projects, foods, Mom
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Only three today. I’m taking a small summer break. Is this a swan song? – I did a small wallpapering job this week. It took two days. Back in the old days I would have finished it in one day. … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 20, 2025 – AI, Gracie, carpets, concerts, weather
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That was weird AI – An update for Word resulted in AI intruding on my writing. Before I just started typing when I opened the program. This time it asked what I wanted to write about. By mistake I put … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 15, 2025 – Surgery, guests, disappointment, marches, local politicians
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Hip, hip hooray! – Four people I know had hip replacement surgery in the past six weeks. The ages vary from 52 to 85. They all healed differently. This surgery has come a long way from past decades when people … Continue reading
Random 3 for October 6, 2024 – Hearing aids, doo wop, loss
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There are just three today. Interim update on the hearing aids – Three may not be the charm. The new pair I recently bought is great except that I have a lot of difficulty pairing it with my phone. When … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 14, 2024 – Old friends, memories, loss, projects, ants
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Happy birthday dear friend – One of my oldest (or should I say long-term) friends has a birthday today. Back when we were young sprouts, we would have celebrated for the entire month, dancing our way through life. Today we … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 6, 2023 – Starbucks, upgrades that aren’t, summer, beach days, living in the moment
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Memories – Many years ago we used to rent a house at the beach and invite our siblings. Everyone was coming and going, no one stayed the whole week but the beloved husband and me. It gave us an opportunity … Continue reading
It’s reunion time again
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This weekend is our family reunion. My grandniece is hosting. Weather is predicted to be perfect (hard to believe after this summer!). I am making the traditional Austrian strudel like my mom made with the hand stretched dough. I haven’t … Continue reading
Short and sweet
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Background: I grew up in a house full of music. There was a lot country, 50s pop and German polka songs going on. All. The. Time. Records were on the player (vinyl to you young’uns) and lots of singing. My … Continue reading
Odds and ends, Thanksgiving style
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It’s the day before a really weird holiday in a really weird time. We are also downsizing possessions in a way we’ve never done before. I don’t know why I’ve kept some things. Ok, they were pretty but useless. I’m … Continue reading
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