Random 5 for April 19, 2026 – Plants, rain, beach, DIY, renewal

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Plant bargains – Several years ago, I was walking through the Home Depot nursery (strictly for therapy – cheaper than Xanax but only if you don’t buy anything!). It was late June. Home Depot plants are best if you buy … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 12, 2026 – Grocery stores, bleach, spring clean-up, renewal, road trip

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One sweet clueless guy – I was checking out at a local grocery store. I usually weigh and tag my own produce so it can be scanned quickly. I bought a sweet potato (or maybe a yam, never sure) and there … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 29, 2026 – April, pansies, car repair, printers, symbols

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Goodbye March – Seems like we just met. You held out so much promise after a frigid February, but you weren’t much better. Your bi-polar temperature swings need serious medication. Maybe an IV drip! May you rest in peace, and … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 22, 2026 – Weather, taxes, facilities, clutter, old people

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She did it again – We were predicted to have a “warm” (relatively speaking) weekend and Mother Nature disappointed us. Yesterday was not warm. It wasn’t even average temperatures. Today is supposed to be the “jewel” of the week hitting … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 15, 2026 – Ides, March, blogging, website upgrades, misinformation

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Beware the Ides of March – The Ides (which is the middle of the month) of March are considered unlucky (especially for Julius Caesar!). Back in the Roman days, it was a day to pay off debts. It’s the old … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 8, 2026 – Weather, projects, schedule issues, decisions, war costs

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Fake spring – That’s what our local weather forecasters call it. We are starting a week of above average temperatures. After a bitter cold winter, we are going to lose it completely. There will be dancing in the streets as … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 1, 2026 – Memories, animals, social media, SEO, snow

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Goodbye sweet Neil Sedaka – He reminds me of my school days. He wasn’t a heartthrob, but I loved his music. Aside from listening to his tunes after school, my alarm clock woke me up to music rather than an … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 15, 2026 – Taxes, anticipation, normal, routines, February

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Tax time! – I rarely procrastinate about anything but for taxes I have a ritual. I pick a weekend to start it. Then I whine about it. Then I find other “more important” things to do. Maybe I’ll do it … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 8, 2026 – De-icers, people, weather, surgery, renovations

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That’s different – My local Starbucks uses pink de-icer on their walkways. I’ve never seen that before. Maybe it comes in colors now? Speaking of Starbucks – I’ve been going to the current one for almost 14 months. The clientele … Continue reading