Where is the time going? – I woke up this morning with wonder. How could it be the end of May? “They say” as you get older, time goes faster. So true. I also woke up nostalgic for days gone … Continue reading
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Random 5 for March 19, 2023 – Celebrations, aging, sad streaks, happiness, coffee
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Things to celebrate – Today we are celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of one of our friends. In my entire life this will be the third one I’ve attended. People don’t hit that milestone like they used to. Multiple marriages … Continue reading
Aging and music!
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When I was young (very young!) I was bopping to rock while my mother preferred Big Band and ethnic music from her youth (polkas and waltzes). I wondered why she didn’t stay current. Now I know. My car radio is … Continue reading
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
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Today is the beloved husband’s birthday. It’s a big one. Really a BIG ONE! In days of yore, we would do large celebrations but today will be low key. We are both early risers but we like to start the … 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
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
Random 5 for July 31, 2022 – Prizes, lottery, renovations, vacations, life
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Wahoo! I won! — There was a message on my answering machine from Publishers’ Clearinghouse. I won a prize, and they want me to call them back so their “team” can come out. So…real or scam? It’s happening to me … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 19, 2022 – Deck, peace, voting, neighbors, cognitive regression
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Chugging away – The deck is finally done. Yesterday, the day after it was complete and the contractor was completely gone, the weather turned iffy. It was cold and windy, so we did the bare minimum. Plants and cushions are … Continue reading
On my way back to normal
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Nineteen and a half years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a scary time. There were two surgeries and a new treatment (I was one of the first in the area to get it) and no chemo … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 