One of our neighbors died in January. When we moved into our home two years ago, someone told us she was disabled. That’s not unusual in a ‘hood with older people. I never saw her until last summer. Her husband … Continue reading
Category Archives: Other People
Random 5 for February 5, 2023 – Youth, furniture, family businesses, weather, spring
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Are they making them younger? – I had a whole-body dermatology checkup this week. I opted for a physician’s assistant so I could get in faster. I swear she looked like she was in junior high school. PA’s do a … Continue reading
Random 4 for January 29, 2023 – Neighbors, furniture, schedule, RIP Ray
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We are a little short today! Happy ending – Last summer I wrote about a new neighbor who kept bright flashing lights on all night. It looked like a trashy billboard from our deck. Or maybe a carnival. Our yards … Continue reading
Geez Louise get me outta here!
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Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, there were a bunch of grocery items that weren’t on-site. (I’m not much of a rhymer!) That means a trip to the grocery store. We have a membership big box … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 27, 2022 – Deer, inflatables, friends, pizza, decorations
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Rudolph, party of six! – I drive through a wooded area of a golf course on my way to Starbucks every day. I see lots of deer crossing the road. They don’t look before they cross so I creep along. … Continue reading
Goodbye Abby
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My favorite barista left. For her it’s a happy story. She graduated in May and got a job in her field starting in October. She had been at Starbucks for maybe a year or so. She made a difference. Upbeat … Continue reading
Whiney people and contractors
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I’m not a fan of people who whine. You know who they are. (No, it’s not you gentle reader. My readers don’t whine unless it is medically necessary!) Well, here I am with another interesting contractor story. For (suffering) long-term … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 9, 2022 – Comfort food, brownies, cycles, Sundays, grands
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That doesn’t make sense! – This week my GI system was upset. Not happy. The weird thing is that the two things that make it better are brownies and beer (not together!). Does that make any sense at all? What’s … Continue reading
The art of no!
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When I retired eleven years ago, I made myself a promise that I would stop doing things that weren’t fun for me. Pretty lofty, isn’t it? No more business dinners (that was easy) but I also wanted to pare down … Continue reading
Some observations on a very medical week
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If you’ve followed me, you know I had a boatload of doc appointments this week all smashed together. It’s over now (for the time being) but there were some takeaways. Docs are regular people. They are not gods and do … Continue reading
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