Random 5 for December 31, 2023 – New start, cats, bananas, birthdays, best wishes

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This is it! – Today is the end of the year. Many people are saying good riddance but don’t we do that every year? We look at tomorrow as a new start when actually each day is a new start. … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 24, 2023 – Holidays, Murphy’s law, illness, projects, cards

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One more sleep! – When I was a kid, this was an exciting day. People would be coming and going. Lots of commotion and cooking and eating. Once I was past the Santa stage, we put our tree up with … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 17, 2023 – Covid, brunch, stye, hanging loose, movies

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Another upside down week – We are in a holding pattern for people recovering from covid. We had two cancelled appointments recently that have been rescheduled to this coming week. Hopefully, everyone has recovered. It’s still out there and everyone … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 10, 2023 – Schedules, guests, deer, gift exchanges, hearing aids

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Adjustments, adjustments! – The week was turned over on its side. Planned things did not happen and unplanned things did. We roll with the punches and go on with life despite disappointments or surprises. A bright spot – We had … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 3, 2023 – Time, music, decorations, friends, hectic schedule

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Yikes! – It’s upon us! It is the holiday season. As usual I’m wondering what happened to July. It was just June and here it is December! The rhythm! – I woke up this morning to the nice pitty pat … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 27, 2023 – Food, hearing aids, shopping, basics, bloggers’ woes

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Sayonara turkey! – I made my (hopefully) last turkey breast this week. We are not turkey fans in this family (except for Gracie my poultry loving cat). I make it so rarely that I’m never sure how. I have a … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 19, 2023 – Hearing aids, vaccines, flu, communication, cat

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Well, Merry Christmas! – My new hearing aids came home this week. I’m a first-time user and trying to figure them out. I must have a small ear canal because I can sort of feel them in one ear (unless … Continue reading

Random 3 for November 12, 2023 – Renovations, dreams, hearing aids

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I was short on inspiration (and interesting experiences or artificially enhanced interesting experiences) so it’s a short post. Planning – We spent a lot of time this week visiting showrooms and getting ideas for our bathroom renovation. It’s both fun … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 5, 2023 – Time change, deer, vaccines, projects, malls

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Good morning sunshine! – This morning I woke up to two cats sitting on the bed staring at me. They didn’t get the time change memo. It was hard to explain but they were happy to get their Fancy Feast … 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