Computers, ack! I want to say that technology doesn’t come easy to older folks but the truth is that we want to use them without investing the time to understand them. Don’t change things and make us learn new stuff. … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 13 – computers, joy, small things, memories, weather
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Techie stuff – I bought a baby laptop (not sure if it’s called something else – so many names for the same thing) this week. I really dislike having to spend the time researching, educating myself and making a decision … Continue reading
Sassy cats – A barfy sort of week
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This has been food issue week. Every day someone throws up. It’s almost like a food rental. I shouldn’t be charged full price if it doesn’t stay down! Mostly it’s Mollie. She’s prone to barfing. The vet thinks she has … Continue reading
Diminishing hearing – another gift from hell
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“Don’t talk with mush in your mouth!” That’s what my Mom always said. Now I am her. I haven’t heard well in years. Listening is work especially if there is background noise or a crowd of people. (More than two … Continue reading
Yearbooks Part 2
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After posting about my yearbook, some of you wanted to see the picture that did not look liked me. I figured out how to scan (it’s a big unwieldy book) but my problem was finding a full face comparison picture … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 6 – Aging, exercise, walks, dog poop, change
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You know you’re getting old when – the beloved husband lets you borrow his magnifying glasses to remove a splinter. I didn’t even know he had something so powerful. Getting re-acquainted — With my gym closing, I am in transition. … Continue reading
Sassy cats – An ominous start to Hazel’s diet
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Ever since new catkid Gracie joined the household, Hazel has bloomed (and I don’t mean personality-wise!). She has slowly hoovered up food while Gracie was busy being finicky. Gracie refused to eat. Then only ate dry. Then ate nothing again. … Continue reading
The smell of childhood
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We are moving things around again. Rearranging stuff so I can put my sewing machines on the second floor and out of the basement. A chest didn’t fit the new configuration. It had to go. It was my mother’s chest. … Continue reading
Yearbooks, a shocking look back in time
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While cleaning up (and tossing out), I found my old yearbooks from high school. How can you not stop what you are doing and look through them? (Seriously, I look for any excuse to stop work on a real project!) … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 30 – Projects, concerts, aging, routines, truth
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Another project done! – We aren’t “stone lovers” in a landscape. They are more difficult to work with if you want to change any plants and weeds still get through. However they are places where they serve a purpose. We … Continue reading
