A Somewhat Random 5 for June 29, 2025 – Wills, living options, summer memories, ice cream trucks, family picnics

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It’s officially done – We finished our wills this week. It was exhausting. I thought it was just me, but the beloved husband said he was wiped out too. It’s not physical work but there is an emotional impact to … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 22, 2025 – Guests, wills, transitions, swamp ass weather, technology

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The house is quiet – Our houseguests are gone. Sasha is back to ruling everyone. Routine reigns. Swamp ass weather – This week will be our first real “swamp ass” weather this year. High temperatures and high humidity will give … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 15, 2025 – Surgery, guests, disappointment, marches, local politicians

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Hip, hip hooray! – Four people I know had hip replacement surgery in the past six weeks. The ages vary from 52 to 85. They all healed differently. This surgery has come a long way from past decades when people … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 8, 2025 – Wildlife, tipping, people, robins, nature

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A new friend – I’ve had a bird feeder here since we moved. We have all sorts of birds and a few squirrels. If we leave it out overnight, it gets emptied, so we have raccoons or some other critters … Continue reading