Sights and sounds for people watchers

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  With birthdays and festivities coming up I had to go shopping. Poor me. You wouldn’t think that if you knew how I shop for presents. One for them and one for me and one for them and two for … Continue reading

Gobsmacked by death

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Gobsmacked combines the northern English and Scottish slang term gob, mouth, with the verb smack. It suggests the speaker is utterly astonished or astounded. It’s much stronger than just being surprised; it’s used for something that leaves you speechless, or … Continue reading

Enough Said – the movie

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I don’t review movies because there are so few I really like. I saw one recently that hit a note with me. I am sharing my thoughts. I loved romantic comedies — “When Harry Meets Sally,” “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Message in … Continue reading

Postscript on seniors

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Last Thursday I published a post on senior shoppers but seniors aren’t the only ones who create waiting lines at registers. There are people of all ages who insist on writing checks. Later in the day I saw this cartoon and thought … Continue reading

Between the storms

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One sure sign of aging is the length of recovery time needed between events. Last week was a beach vacation and this week the granddaughters are flying in. Both events are greatly anticipated and also exhausting. The beach vacation isn’t a … Continue reading

The friend chain

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This weekend we are invited to a picnic. These friends are really friends of friends. I am always amazed at how we make friends. It’s easier to make individual friends than couple friends. The dynamics between four individuals is so much … Continue reading

Today I’m visiting Jill Weatherholt!

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Jill Weatherholt, author and blogger, threw out a challenge earlier this year. In a moment of chocolate stupor I volunteered to write a post for her blog. I was honored that she accepted my offer. (insert Snoopy dance!) Writing is … Continue reading