Being prepared

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One of my family members had a bad fall this week. It’s not terminal but there will be a long haul to get back to where they were. Sometimes you don’t get back all your functionality. There is that ’cause and … Continue reading

The worry warrior

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Some people don’t care about much. I wish I was one of them. I care about a lot of stuff. Some of it is valid — who will take care of my cats if they outlive me — but most is … Continue reading

He should have stayed with Jenn

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In life there are people you admire. They are talented. They do good things. They get involved. From the outside they look like healthy, happy people. They are in stable relationships. They are living the dream. Then it all blows … Continue reading

Passages – Cousins

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My cousin’s husband died. I am the youngest of 50 cousins with the ages spanning 20 years. Many are gone. That comes with being the youngest. Outliving everyone comes with a price. When I was young we all lived close. … Continue reading

Shades of perky

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When I was young I was very perky. You know that kind of annoying perkiness that comes with youth. It was natural. No need for drugs or booze. If it were bottled, I’d buy a case or two because I used … Continue reading

Neighbors!

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Most people live next door to someone. (I don’t personally know anyone that owns an island but I’d make a great friend if you do!) That someone is a neighbor. They can be good or annoying. They usually alternate between … Continue reading

Ghosting, more techniques for introverts – the tutorial

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As a follow-up to my whine post (no, not wine) about people, some friends introduced me to ghosting. Editor’s Note: This is not the ghosting that you do when dating where instead of “officially” breaking things off, you disappear. This … Continue reading

Beware! Crank alert! All peopled out!

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I’m an introvert. I know. No one believes that but I am. I require a good bit of “me” time. That’s “by myself” time without needing to be nice to anyone. I’m not real good at being nice for a … Continue reading

Random 5 for August 14 – Cravings, pessimism, plumbing, dresses, memories

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The power of suggestion! – My local Starbucks is renovating. They close at 3 p.m. every day when the workmen come. Although I rarely go after my morning run, I have been getting cravings at exactly 3:10 p.m. every day. … Continue reading

A look back in “Time”

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I like cats. (No, this isn’t about cats!) I recently found an issue of “Time” magazine that a good friend gave me in December 1981. It had a feature story on cats. I kept it all these years. (I also have the post … Continue reading