Memories – Many years ago we used to rent a house at the beach and invite our siblings. Everyone was coming and going, no one stayed the whole week but the beloved husband and me. It gave us an opportunity … Continue reading
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Random 5 for August 9 – Nudists, names, gym, walking, time
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Bonk! – I almost ran into a tree. My car radio was on and the local nudist camp was advertising “Hippyfest.” They’ve never advertised there. Hippyfest is running this weekend with drum circles, yoga and a host of other activities. … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 15 – Makeup, smells, old days, mice, winter
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No makeup look – Lately a lot of celebrities are sporting a “no makeup” look. I was interested because that’s me almost all the time. Since I’ve retired there is no point in clogging my pores. They don’t wear eye … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day, fruit, ads, photos, weather
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day and St. Gertrude’s Day (patron saint of cats) to all who celebrate. The beloved husband isn’t fond of the corned beef and cabbage thing so we will celebrate with steak or chicken. Definitely no green beer … Continue reading
Voting, ads and other things
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Finally next Tuesday we can put (hopefully) the election behind us. It’s been brutal. We are a battleground state. The local elections are important. They too are the nastiest I’ve seen. Accusations and rebuttals. Only someone dedicated to research knows what … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 2 – Sizing, old, updates, emoji’s, Medicare
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Say what? – I saw a pair of shoes that were marked “relaxed fit.” What is that? If you want looser shoes, you size up. Sounds like an advertising gimmick to make you think something is more comfortable than it … Continue reading
Stalked by facial recognition doohickeys!
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Sometimes I look things up on-line. Product-type things. To find out typical prices and look at reviews. Many times I never buy it but it stalks me. For a long time. I had a new one happen to me last … Continue reading
Gullible suckers
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“There’s a sucker born every minute” often attributed to P. T. Barnum but most likely uttered by David Hannum Eager shoppers are gullible. Need a new frying pan? You read all about how well the new ones work. You buy it … Continue reading