Fireworks Armageddon – The new cat survived the fireworks on the 4th of July. She relocated herself to inside the house instead of the screened porch. Residential fireworks were legalized this year in my state (what were they thinking?). Last … Continue reading
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Random 5 for November 4 – Time, humor, library, holidays, books
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About the clocks – It’s that weekend. Everyone complains except me. If we didn’t fidget with the clocks in the spring we wouldn’t get that extra hour of evening sunshine during the summer. However, when it comes to resetting my … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 29 – Smells, fruit, projects, Facebook, books
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What’s that smell? – Humidity brings out the stink. It intensifies odors. I have a great nose. I can smell things no one else can. Perhaps it’s to compensate for my lousy vision. Sometimes it’s a blessing (I can smell … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 1 – Glitter, attractiveness, noise pollution, guests, libraries
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Words please! – I received a card this week. As soon as I opened it, there was glitter everywhere. It was all over my hands and the counter and probably the floor too. I have cats who lick their paws … Continue reading
Reflections on aging
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There are things I expected as I aged – wrinkles, graying, etc. Other things were complete surprises. Eating habits – The amount of food I eat has dropped considerably. I don’t buy apples or oranges in bags anymore because they … Continue reading
Living in a time warp
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Despite being retired, I think of myself as current (and young too but that’s another post). I keep up with what’s going on in the world (except for the political debates, sheesh!). I try to stay technically savvy. Sort of. … Continue reading
A conversation
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Hello? Mr. Pulitzer? Kate here. No you don’t know me. Well, maybe you do. I write this blog. It’s about life, four cats, and stupid people – all the things people aren’t writing about because of the Donald Trump distraction. … Continue reading
And the winner is…
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It is award season. There are all sorts of awards — movies, television, plays, etc. There was a time I enjoyed the shows. There were the wonderful outfits and fabulous jewelry. Celebrities were sporting new hairstyles and beaus. All fun … Continue reading
A mysterious admirer or……
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Writers are a needy bunch. We say we write for ourselves and we do. We don’t care if anyone else reads it. However… When someone enjoys something we wrote we are over the moon. Seriously over the moon. Like ‘call … Continue reading
Random five for October 19
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That spidey sense — I don’t have a fear of spiders. I usually rehome them outdoors when I find them except for the shower. Perhaps it’s my nakedness but spiders and me in the shower with the door closed can … Continue reading