Memories – Many years ago we used to rent a house at the beach and invite our siblings. Everyone was coming and going, no one stayed the whole week but the beloved husband and me. It gave us an opportunity … Continue reading
Category Archives: Random Five
Random 5 for July 30, 2023 – Robins, eyes, print, friends, grumps
Gallery
And then they were gone – Those robins I posted about last Sunday flew the coop. We started to see nesting around the last week in June. There were little beaks peeking out by the second week in July. Mama … Continue reading
Random stuff (somewhat) for July 23, 2023 – Robins, robinettes and nests!
Gallery
This gallery contains 5 photos.
The background: A few days before I hosted my family reunion, a robin made a nest in the understructure of the deck over the patio. Normally not a bad place because we don’t use the patio, preferring the deck that’s … Continue reading
Random 3 for July 16, 2023 – Deer, reflections, therapy
Gallery
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Just three thoughts today. My fried brain is taking a sick day. A deer kind of day – On my way to Starbucks this morning, I saw two deer – one dead and one alive. There was a dead one … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 9, 2023 – Disruptions, houseguests, garden clubs, deer, people
Gallery
Another weird and hectic week – We have a houseguest. Everything was going fine until our cat Gus decided to get ill. Seriously ill. Tossed all plans out the window and brought in a huge level of stress. After 3-1/2 … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 2, 2023 – All reunion-related random thoughts
Gallery
This gallery contains 1 photo.
It’s over – Our family reunion was yesterday. It was bittersweet. It was my last time hosting. The tradition gets handed down and the younger folks need to pick up the responsibility. Family is important. For many of my relatives, … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 25, 2023 – Anniversary, s’mores, brain fog, more brain fog, family
Gallery
This gallery contains 1 photo.
Happy anniversary to the beloved husband! – We celebrated 16 years this week. Woo-hoo! Seems like just yesterday. (I say that about a lot of stuff!) Well, that didn’t work – I’ve been yearning for a s’mores. It’s been decades … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 18, 2023 – Directions, cats, medical protocols, aging, joy
Gallery
This gallery contains 2 photos.
Getting lost – I had my mammogram check-up this week at our large hospital campus. If I go in the main entrance, I get around pretty well but my exam was in an auxiliary building with it’s own entrance and … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 11, 2023 – Time, money, smoke, reunion, vacations
Gallery
This gallery contains 1 photo.
That was fast! – I’ve been medicating my (usually) sweet cat Gus since Tuesday three times a day. There is nothing like the fuss of cat catching, pill popping and ear cleaning to make the time go fast. Technically he’s … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 4, 2023 – Surprises, cats, trees, hosting, sizing
Gallery
Finally, something good! – I’ve had several treatments for dry eye over the past year. Some were covered by insurance and some were not. Some required a hefty co-pay. Yesterday I got a significant reimbursement from a treatment I had … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 