R5 for January 4 — winter, sales, spring, project plans, robins

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  It’s really winter! – Our outside decorations are down. It’s grey and dreary. I always forget how drab and dark January can be. We haven’t had much snow (not complaining!) but the white stuff makes the drab prettier. Time to hunker down … Continue reading

R5 for December 28 — cemetery flowers, sickness, Starbucks gift cards, TV

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The cemetery – As is the custom in our family I put a Christmas log on my parent’s grave. My niece and nephew always put flowers there too. It’s our way of keeping connected. The cemetery was full of plastic … Continue reading

R5 for December 14 — Chestnut Praline, inflatables, change, appliances, people

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I’m in love – When I have a doctor appointment or something I don’t want to do, I treat myself. It’s usually Starbucks. I had been wanting to try one of the new holiday drinks but I don’t like sweet … Continue reading

And so this is Christmas and what have you done?

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Christmas was magical when I was a child. Presents, lights, company in the house – all were events greatly anticipated. We were giddy with excitement when we started counting the days. (Mom only let us start the count after Thanksgiving.) … Continue reading

R5 for December 7 – shopping pajamas, birds, ads, cat diets

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Another one bites the dust – I feed everything especially birds. There weren’t any birds around for a day or two. I assumed there was a hawk hovering but I didn’t see it. You can see them perched on a … Continue reading

R5 for November 30 – elderly parents, breakfast, holidays and more

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  What to do? – A few of my friends have elderly parents who need monitoring and care. I remember when my mother was very ill. It’s hard to see people you love deteriorate. It’s also hard to get them … Continue reading

R5 for November 23, garage bays, TV finales, show tickets, cats, candles

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Yum! – I lit up my gingerbread candle. The house smelled so good I had to buy a gingerbread muffin to satisfy my craving. Am I the only one who gains weight from candles? Holiday smells in the house are the … Continue reading

R5 for November 16 — soliciting, winter, shopping, Gone Girl and cats

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With age comes practicality, doggone it — On my last shopping trip to the local upscale mall, there were small groups of well-dressed women. They wore tight jeans with knee-high boots and layers on top — mostly an insulated vest … Continue reading