This week was the primary election in our state. Oy vay! (In many ways!) About a week ago the phone calls started coming. Every doodah person running for dog catcher was calling to insist persuade me to vote for him. … Continue reading
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Random 5 for February 21 – trains, retirement, Human Resources, reflections, clothes
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Funny about that – I had blogged about a near train mishap I saw recently. The next day there was news feature that the government recommended reviewing all railroad crossings for timing issues. The warning lights and gates are activated … Continue reading
Please don’t let him die!
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That’s what I kept saying in my car. It was a terrifying experience for me and I wasn’t directly involved. I had a front row seat to a near train disaster. As it unfolded time stood still. Everything was in … Continue reading
Letting it go
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My gym is in a revolt. If you’ve never seen 60 to 80-year-old ladies really angry you would be in for sight. Eyes blaring, shoulders strutting, fingers wagging. Opinions everywhere but no direct combat….yet (but they are suiting up). I’ve … Continue reading
The ladies of the circuit – Mary
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Recently I went to the gym on a Saturday. (I know! Even I couldn’t believe it but I missed a day during the week and felt….compelled – that’s the nice word for guilt.) It’s a different crowd except for Mary. Occasionally … Continue reading
Dropping like flies
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Last week when David Bowie died, it was sad. Like the end of an era sad. I had a sense of sadness that had to do as much with time passing and an acknowledgment of my own aging as it … Continue reading
The Christmas card tradition
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Every year I get more reluctant to write the cards. It’s not a lot of work. The addresses are on labels. It’s a matter of signing and slapping on labels and stamps. When I was younger I embraced the whole … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 6 – Terrorism, ideas, emotions, taste buds, exercise
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Again? Really? – I am too frequently complaining about being a humorist in a non-humorist world. Some of my fellow humor bloggers have stepped out to address the horrors. They do it better than I do. I have so much … Continue reading
Passages – Dropping like flies
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We got bad news over the weekend. (Or was it?) A loved relative who has had mild dementia for several years has reached the point where his devoted wife can no longer care for him in their home. He will … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 23 – Family, aging, mosquitoes, frogs, customer service
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Sweet memories — I saw roll of plastic wrap with our name in magic marker. It reminded me that this is the time of the year that we go to the beach with our siblings. We aren’t going this year. … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 