Random 5 for January 14, 2024 – Gus, eyes, glasses, renovations, fun

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I’m late, I’m late – Longtime readers know that my cats only get sick on weekends and holidays. It was a double decker today. Gus has a urinary blockage so off we went to the emergency vet ($$$) early this … Continue reading →

Random 5 for January 7, 2024 – Snow, neighbors, projects, holidays, positivity

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Snow! Finally! – We got our first snowfall in a long-time last night. We didn’t get any significant snow last winter so it’s big news, especially with the kids. We are about an hour south of some great ski resorts … Continue reading →

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 →