Today is the beloved husband’s birthday. It’s a big one. Really a BIG ONE! In days of yore, we would do large celebrations but today will be low key. We are both early risers but we like to start the … Continue reading
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Random 5 for September 19 – Class reunions, age, projects, death, weather
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Time flies – Later today we will be attending the beloved husband’s class reunion. As you age, the celebration changes. This year it is a luncheon so all of us old biddies can drive home in the light. I remember … Continue reading
Family
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It’s been a busy week with family that we haven’t seen since well before the pandemic. The granddaughters grew some but are not towering over me…yet. Soon! I shared my magic place and we got a great picture (no shut … Continue reading
Odds and ends, Thanksgiving style
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It’s the day before a really weird holiday in a really weird time. We are also downsizing possessions in a way we’ve never done before. I don’t know why I’ve kept some things. Ok, they were pretty but useless. I’m … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 2, 2020 – Weather, addiction, theft, celebrations, snow mounds
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Happy Groundhog Day! – It is the custom in our state to pluck a poor sweet hibernating groundhog (woodchuck) from its sleep to see if it sees its shadow. If it does, it means six more weeks of winter. It … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 21 – Holidays, food, ants, junk, weirdos
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Happy Easter to all who celebrate and Passover too. — We have friends who have an annual Seder. We have gone for the past 15+ years. Always interesting. We are celebrating Easter day with my brother and sister-in-law. They were … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 1 – Easter, venue change, brunch menu, days of old, jobs
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Could it be Easter (or Passover) already? – We’ve had such a dang cold March that it’s hard to believe something as springy as Easter is here. Where is my bonnet? How did it get here? – We’ve always celebrated … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 26 – Predators, snickerdoodles, Mom, deer, germs
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Holy moly! – I heard a noise outside and looked out my kitchen window. A ginormous hawk was checking out the pond. Not sure if he was fishing or searching for rodents. This picture was taken through a rather dusty … Continue reading
July 4th memories
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I’ve written about my extended family’s 4th of July picnics before. They were epic (especially to a kid). Even though they ended in the 70s, I get nostalgic every year. Here is a slightly adjusted story from the past. July 4th … Continue reading
The miracle of the lasagna or was it the fishes and the loaves?*
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Friends were here to celebrate Christmas this past weekend. In keeping it simple I bought pre-made lasagna. The box said 12 servings. I had 9 people. Perfect! Or so I thought. I have a neurotic gene. It works overtime. Will … Continue reading
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