Home improvement projects – managing disappointment and other things

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We are renovating our bathroom. A new home improvement brings excitement. Beautiful stuff to select and choices to make but it also comes with big bags of unmet expectations. Managing my emotions is a full-time job. They don’t do what … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 14, 2024 – Dumpster, first aid, seafood, death, update

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It’s gone! It’s gone! – The dumpster departed the driveway on Friday amid much fanfare! It was a fancy model with two portopotties. The good part is that it kept the contractors out of my powder room. The bad news … Continue reading

Random 5 for July 7, 2024 – Heat, cats, scooters, Facebook, ants

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Things you see – On my way to Starbucks in the morning, there is an older guy who rides a motorized scooter. He cuts across parking lots and acts like an eight-year-old (he’s closer to 80). On the one hand, … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 30, 2024 – Birthdays, heat, talk, renovation, therapy

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Happy birthday bro! – My (much older) brother was 94 yesterday. He is amazing. Still golfing twice a week and as stubborn as ever. No major health issues. Obviously, he got the best genes in the pool! Delayed thoughts on … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 23, 2024 – Cumbersome benefits, class reunions, old crushes, hot, grumpy

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What’s with that? – My husband was in the military back in the 1960s. Retail stores tout military discounts. However, if you want to get it, it ain’t easy! I thought there would be a card with military status like … Continue reading