Random 5 for November 23, 2025 – Birthdays, medical coverage, decorations, new stuff, friends

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Happy birthdays! – To the beloved husband and my sister-in-law Betty! He’s a rip roaring 83 and she is 96 and I don’t know how it happened! Just yesterday they were much younger. It’s a lot like July. Every year … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 24, 2024 – Adventures, birthdays, PTSD, mice, holidays

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There is one in every family – We got word this week that the adventurer in the family (the beloved husband’s son) got a job as head meteorologist in Antarctica for the next six months. He has climbed Mount Everest … Continue reading

Random 5 for September 8, 2024 – Birthdays, techie humor, shoes, ice cream, scams

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Happy birthday to my niece! – We are close in age. We grew up as friends rather than aunt and niece. She is celebrating at the beach. Perfect place! I always wished my birthday was in a warm month. Have … Continue reading

Random 5+ for August 11, 2024 – Deer, luck of the draw, remembrances, food, backlog

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Deer here! – My morning Starbucks trip takes me through a large wooded area that’s part of a golf course. It’s a haven for deer. You don’t see many during the summer months when the golf course is active. This … 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 January 15, 2022 – Birthdays, coffee, language, warranties, advertising

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Happy birthday retail style – Yesterday was my birthday. At this point in life (and for most of my life) it’s just a day but the retailers work to make it special. Starbucks gave me a free drink and Chico’s … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 26, 2022 – Hands, feet, snakes, emails, birthdays

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A weird sign of aging – One of my hands is typing faster than the other. It scrambles my words. I had a hard time figuring out why my letters get flipped and that’s the only explanation I have. I … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 24 – Pizza, restaurants, salad, doctors, parties

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Happy Birthday Betty! – Here is a (slightly blurred) picture from my SIL’s birthday luncheon. Yes, she’s wearing a tiara. Enough said! Is this a new thing? – We used to get pizza at a local upscale grocery store. It … Continue reading