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
Category Archives: Other People
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
Blingetty, bling, bling
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I spent the better part of last week with our granddaughters. They are eight, almost nine-year-old fraternal twins, different as day and night. One is focused and reserved. Talking with her is like talking to an adult. The other is … Continue reading
Are you quirky?
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My sister-in-law and I were discussing a common friend of ours. She is a new friend to both of us but we met her through different activities. She is a delightful person but I would call her quirky. When I … 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
Movies and things….
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I am not much of a movie going person. I am short so it was always a challenge to see the screen without head bumps. This was especially true during the big hair years of the 80s. How rude can … 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
Views from the ladies of the circuit
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I was at the gym earlier this week. It was full of ladies and chatter. As is often the case, no matter how positive or wonderful the conversation starts, it always ends up with someone saying, “This world is going to … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 