Random 5 for November 24, 2024 – Adventures, birthdays, PTSD, mice, holidays

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There is one in every family – We got word this week that the adventurer in the family (the beloved husband’s son) got a job as head meteorologist in Antarctica for the next six months. He has climbed Mount Everest … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 8, 2024 – Birthdays, techie humor, shoes, ice cream, scams

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Happy birthday to my niece! – We are close in age. We grew up as friends rather than aunt and niece. She is celebrating at the beach. Perfect place! I always wished my birthday was in a warm month. Have … Continue reading

Random 5+ for August 11, 2024 – Deer, luck of the draw, remembrances, food, backlog

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Deer here! – My morning Starbucks trip takes me through a large wooded area that’s part of a golf course. It’s a haven for deer. You don’t see many during the summer months when the golf course is active. This … Continue reading

Random 5 for October 22, 2023 – Guests, pets, overabundance, death, schedule

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It’s peopley out there – It was a “peopley” week for me. We had family visiting from the Midwest and a blogger drove through the area with her husband and dog on her way to New England. It was a … Continue reading

Random 5 for October 1, 2023 – Time, relatives, collections, seasons, weather

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Yikes! How did it get to be October? – It was July yesterday, wasn’t it? The older you are the faster it goes. Something inside of me is getting ready for hibernation season. We go out less, especially at night … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 9, 2023 – Disruptions, houseguests, garden clubs, deer, people

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Another weird and hectic week – We have a houseguest. Everything was going fine until our cat Gus decided to get ill. Seriously ill. Tossed all plans out the window and brought in a huge level of stress. After 3-1/2 … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 2, 2023 – All reunion-related random thoughts

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It’s over – Our family reunion was yesterday. It was bittersweet. It was my last time hosting. The tradition gets handed down and the younger folks need to pick up the responsibility. Family is important. For many of my relatives, … Continue reading