Hospital emergency room, not a place to “hang out”

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Last week I escorted a friend to the emergency room. It was my first time in decades and quite an experience. Friend is well and home but I’m still in recovery. I may need intensive therapy. And margaritas. I’ve been … Continue reading

With aging comes more discretion or does it?

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I have a snarky side. Sometimes impromptu snide comments come out of my mouth. I don’t know how it happens but it does. (Good thing I don’t Tweet!) Recently I had two incidents that gave me the occasion but I … Continue reading

The concert or another view of aging

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The beloved husband and I went to a concert. We used to go to a lot of concerts but over the years we’ve seen most of our favorites, some many times. There are others we’d like to see but they … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 22 – Gloria Steinem, political unrest, gifts, technology, Gracie

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History repeats itself – Yesterday I heard Gloria Steinem’s speech and it was awesome. I was around in the 60s when we protested for all sorts of equality. Here we are 50 years later still protesting. Kudos to my friends … Continue reading

Merry Christmas to the beloved husband

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When you get older your perspective changes. Holidays are not about the presents. You can buy your own in a color you really like. It’s not about crowds of people because you can’t connect with anyone in a crowd. It’s … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 11 – Non-intuitive graphics, warehouse stores, giving, courtesy, friends

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Seriously? – I’m not a dumb person (stop giggling!). I recently bought special socks that keep your feet warm without a lot of thickness (in other words they fit in your shoes). It’s an American company but the care directions … Continue reading

A collection of odds and ends

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I have nothing thought provoking today. We are hunkering down for a good rain so soup and crusty bread are on the menu! Here are some short thoughts to go with it. Earlier this week as I was driving though … Continue reading

Voting, ads and other things

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Finally next Tuesday we can put (hopefully) the election behind us. It’s been brutal. We are a battleground state. The local elections are important. They too are the nastiest I’ve seen. Accusations and rebuttals. Only someone dedicated to research knows what … Continue reading

Catching my breath part 2

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Last week I posted about my sister-in-law and her broken arm. If you missed it you can find it here. It was a bad break. My SIL is on the other side of 80 but fiercely independent. (Her 80 is … Continue reading