Today I met up with one of my former gym friends at the mall for an early morning walk. She is in her early 80s. I was worried that she would hold me back. I wanted to get “good” exercise. … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 26 – Predators, snickerdoodles, Mom, deer, germs
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Holy moly! – I heard a noise outside and looked out my kitchen window. A ginormous hawk was checking out the pond. Not sure if he was fishing or searching for rodents. This picture was taken through a rather dusty … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Hazel part 2
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I didn’t know there would be a part 2 but there is. Last week Hazel was at the vet. She’s overweight (no surprise), has arthritis in her hips and back legs (no surprise again) and she got her rabies shot. … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving to all
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And happy birthday to the beloved husband! We’ve been celebrating the entire month (that’s a family tradition. We have birthday months instead of days). That’s a good thing as this week, with a sick cat, everything is off. Wishing all … Continue reading
Some oddball notes
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This week has not had an auspicious start. I forgot to take out the turkey to defrost. Since it’s a small breast, it should be defrosted by Thursday. If not, there is plan B. There is a whole alphabet of … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 19 – Cats, quirks, food, multitasking, eyeglasses
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Step away from that newsletter! – I received a flyer from the rescue where I adopted one of my one-eyed cats. Midsummer they rescued 12 kittens. Eight of the kittens required the removal of an eye because of severe infections. … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Hazel’s turn
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Yesterday Hazel went to the vet for her annual checkup and shots. It wasn’t pretty. Getting her into the carrier takes major deception similar to a CIA mission. She’s a cat. She senses things and I ooze insecurity. I considered … Continue reading
More gym observations
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Who would have thought that a gym where no one talks would generate posts? Although folks aren’t talk-y, I flash my pre-coffee smile as broadly as I can (at pre-coffee it’s not too wide). Sometimes I get a twitch back. … Continue reading
The dilemma — Betwixt and between!
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Should I or shouldn’t I? The older I get the more I’m like my Mom. There was a lot of wonderful stuff about her but she was practical. Practical is a double-edged sword. It saves you from really stupid purchases … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 12 – Phone calls, yarn, juncos, winter, weather
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Old school – I hate making phone calls. I prefer sending an email or a text. I met up with my old exercise ladies this past week. Two of us emailed back and forth setting the date and place two … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 