Just three today. I had an eye procedure on Friday and my vision in one eye is blurred. It makes me more off kilter than usual. About Friday – I’ve had this procedure three times before and I always hate … Continue reading
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Random 5 for September 21, 2025 – Health, prescriptions, colonoscopies, eyeglasses, Dave Barry
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Now? Really? – September has turned out to be “health” month for me. Lots of checkups, blood and other tests and specialists. It’s not over yet. Friday I get a procedure for my eye (very simple) and hopefully that will … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 14, 2025 – Nasal washes, health, co-workers, birds, aging
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Who thought of that? – I have some vague symptoms and am working through causes. After three doc appointments, the first thing to check out was sinus issues. I don’t have runny nose symptoms, just pressure and headaches (and grumpiness … Continue reading
Random 3 for September 7, 2025 – Decisions, intuition, customer service
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Only three for today. Maybe I’m lazy! Decisions, decisions – Sometimes we must decide before we know all the facts. It’s a shot in the dark. Will it or won’t it. I had to make one of those this week. … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 31, 2025 – Mornings, holiday emergencies, gas prices, flannel, stink
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Let’s start with a smile! It figures – Long time readers know that I whine about holiday weekend medical illnesses. Emergency care for two-legged or four-legged critters is $$$ normally and extra on holiday weekends. This (Labor Day) weekend it’s … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 24, 2025 – Changes, osteoporosis, clipart, care communities, weather
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You know you are old when – you recognize the location of funeral homes outside of your hometown. I’m on the Facebook page of a large company I worked for a long time ago. I worked there for 25 years … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 17, 2025 – Cremation, tails, tech stuff, cell phone, sick
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Say what? – I’ve been getting emails for cremation services. Sales! Discounts! I’m hoping this is a bit premature or do they know something I don’t. Anyway, it’s weird. Maybe tails are useful – I was watching my cat watching … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 10, 2025 – Energy, hot cars, blogging, readers, end of summer
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Something new to try – I’ve been complaining about lack of energy for ten years. I tire easily and sometimes require a daytime nap. My PC doc has tested my thyroid, vitamin D levels and the standard blood tests. Everything … Continue reading
Random 3 for August 3, 2025 – Projects, foods, Mom
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Only three today. I’m taking a small summer break. Is this a swan song? – I did a small wallpapering job this week. It took two days. Back in the old days I would have finished it in one day. … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 27, 2025 – Time, death, new phones, housing, aging
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And it happened again! – We are at the end of July and I swear there were seven days in July and only two were decent weatherwise. It’s been toasty hot here but at least we didn’t have severe storms … Continue reading