Mojo? Where are you? – This has been a sad week. Missing my cat has sapped my energy (and my writing inspiration). It was easier to tell people “I lost a good friend.” Here’s hoping the mojo comes back! Starbucks? … Continue reading
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Random 5 for September 13 – Cats, granddaughters, fences, Starbucks, Mom
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The week that was – This was a really tough week. I said goodbye to my best buddy who has been with me for almost two decades. I forgot how painful loss is. Thanks to all of you who left … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 6 – Gardens, illness, old cats, nighttime marauders, fences
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Garden woes – This hasn’t been a great year for my garden. I was late because of my thumb surgery. Then we had rain and cold weather through June. Last year my tomatoes developed wilt late in the season and … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 30 – Bumper stickers, forgetfulness, cool nights, books, cats
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Another blonde moment? – I had lunch with a friend this week. It was a nice lunch and we had a great time. To make it even better I had a $5 off coupon. When the bill came I realized … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 23 – Family, aging, mosquitoes, frogs, customer service
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Sweet memories — I saw roll of plastic wrap with our name in magic marker. It reminded me that this is the time of the year that we go to the beach with our siblings. We aren’t going this year. … Continue reading
R5 for August 9 – Behaviors, fall, energy, weekend crisis, cats
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Being a ditz – You know when you see someone doing something rude or stupid and think what a ditz they are? That was me. I was in an informal line waiting to check out at a store with three … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 2 – time, life, endings, food, happiness
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August? Already? – How can it be August? Seems like January is six weeks long and July is less than 24 hours. I’m sure August won’t feel much longer. Then it’s winter. Circle of life – This summer I have … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 26 – kittens, spiders, consumer marketing, demographics, traffic lights
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Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur – My heart was warmed this week. I went to pick up a sale item at a store. Inside the store I heard a “squawking” that I thought was a bird. I … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 19 – nighttime creatures, mood, locusts, honey bees, bloggers
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They have arrived! – The locusts started their sweet song this past week. For me this is a sure sign of summer. As a child it signaled the hottest point of the summer – pool days, Kool Aid, biking! Good … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 12 – dogs, mailmen, fish, frogs, blogging
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What’s it with dogs anyway? – I was waiting in the Starbucks drive-through line (no, I don’t spend half my life there) and the car in front had a dog with his head hanging out the window. He was a … Continue reading