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 20, 2025 – AI, Gracie, carpets, concerts, weather

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That was weird AI – An update for Word resulted in AI intruding on my writing. Before I just started typing when I opened the program. This time it asked what I wanted to write about. By mistake I put … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 13, 2025 – Super foods, personality styles, aging energy, concerts, summer

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Can this be true? – I read an article on summer super foods. I was devastated. Potato chips didn’t make the list. Neither did pizza. It had stuff like blueberries and spinach. Seriously! I was surprised to see fresh corn … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 6, 2025 – Summer, squirrel, coffee, end of life stuff, ants

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Holy cow how did that happen? – Two summer holidays are done. One more to go before winter. Summer months are shorter than winter months. July has six days total before it’s gone. I’m working to savor every day. It … Continue reading

A Somewhat Random 5 for June 29, 2025 – Wills, living options, summer memories, ice cream trucks, family picnics

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It’s officially done – We finished our wills this week. It was exhausting. I thought it was just me, but the beloved husband said he was wiped out too. It’s not physical work but there is an emotional impact to … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 22, 2025 – Guests, wills, transitions, swamp ass weather, technology

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The house is quiet – Our houseguests are gone. Sasha is back to ruling everyone. Routine reigns. Swamp ass weather – This week will be our first real “swamp ass” weather this year. High temperatures and high humidity will give … Continue reading