R5 for February 1 – Spelling, ads, snowstorm, cats

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  Writer’s plight – Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a comment and you don’t know how to spell a word? Two weeks ago I wanted to use the word “reminisce” in a comment. Spellcheck wasn’t fixing it … Continue reading →

R5 for January 25 – magazines, Mexican food, quality, chips, Matthew McConaughey

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Cinco de Mayo where are you? – I am craving Mexican food. We don’t have great Mexican restaurants here – not authentic ones. I was in San Antonio a few years back and still dream about the food but it’s … Continue reading →

R5 for January 18 — Pets, relatives, technology, weather, change

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The header is a very peaceful Morgan sleeping on the computer desk. She is rarely this still. Wish I could get into that kind of zone. Recovered – Mollie thanks all of you for your caring comments on her recent … Continue reading →

R5 for January 11, 2015 –family celebrations, NRA, forgetfulness, slippers, pond

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Hell freezes over – My small pond froze over. You need to keep an area open so gases can escape or you will lose your fish. My bubbler, which should do the trick, was throwing the water too high. That … Continue reading →

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 →