Random 5 for June 23, 2024 – Cumbersome benefits, class reunions, old crushes, hot, grumpy

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What’s with that? – My husband was in the military back in the 1960s. Retail stores tout military discounts. However, if you want to get it, it ain’t easy! I thought there would be a card with military status like … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 19, 2024 – Smoke detectors, house color, good deeds, comfortable clothes, strange emojis

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That dang smoke detector – We were just settling into bed around 11 p.m. last night when the smoke detector let out a loud chirp. Really loud and long but then it stopped. The beloved husband got up and checked … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 21, 2024 – A very organic post!

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What’s up with that? – Lately I’ve noticed that some shops charge you extra for using a credit card. At first it was the pizza shops. I understood that. Small purchases, extra work. Then it happened at regular restaurants where … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 14, 2024 – Old friends, memories, loss, projects, ants

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Happy birthday dear friend – One of my oldest (or should I say long-term) friends has a birthday today. Back when we were young sprouts, we would have celebrated for the entire month, dancing our way through life. Today we … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 28, 2024 – January, Groundhog Day, texts, dreams, positivity

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Sayonara January! – We are down to the end of the month. Can’t say I’ll miss it. The good news is that it’s getting lighter longer each day. The bad news is that it’s cold, dreary and full of calamities. … Continue reading

Random 5 for October 29, 2023 – Preying mantis, appliances, hair, panhandling, smoking

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Bug season – This is the time of year we get both Asian beetles (they look like ladybugs but aren’t) and box elder bugs around our front door. It’s hard to get inside without bringing in a visitor. Both are … Continue reading

Random 4 for October 15, 2023 – October, health, people, winterizing

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Another day in paradise! – Can’t believe October is half over. I was just whining about September and poof it was gone. Can’t complain though. We’ve had a lovely October weather-wise. Well, that was dumb! – I have a policy … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 3, 2023 – Jimmy, harbingers, Starbucks, seasons, change

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No cheeseburgers in paradise – We are huge Jimmy Buffett fans here. Parrotheads. Wannabe island people. We’ve seen him a half dozen times and it’s always fun. (I have a long list of concerts performed by famous artists that weren’t). … Continue reading