Coffee synergy – During the holiday sales I bought a new coffee maker. It takes a different kind of pod which I buy directly from the company. They send me emails describing various offerings. In my book coffee is coffee. … Continue reading
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That was short lived!
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For the holidays I bought myself a new coffee machine that makes wonderful espresso and a milk frother. I love good coffee which is hard to find here in the states. Full bodied without the bitter aftertaste is what I … 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 December 20, 2020 – Masks, stress, violence, death, Starbucks
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Well, duh! – This past week we had settlement on the new house. For the meeting I put on make-up. It would make me feel pretty! I haven’t used it during the pandemic. I forgot why. Not only can’t you … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 24 – Waiting, healthcare, Starbucks, pond, frogs
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Waiting and waiting – For many, many years I had only one doctor appointment a year. I was healthy. Things have changed both with me and with the system. In addition to needing more “parts” checked, doctors have specialized so … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 7 – Hairy legs, S’mores, safety, aging, regrets
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Get out the machete! – Like many other women, I’m not as good at shaving my legs during the winter. No it’s not laziness, it’s for warmth. Then spring breaks (sort of). You get in line at one of the places … Continue reading
It happens at Starbucks and a courtesy reboot
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I am always fascinated by people. They are crazy. Here are some things I saw last week at Starbucks. I was in back of a car waiting in the drive through. You know how that works. You pull up a … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 6 – March, spring, Starbucks, apps, toenails
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Time flies – I was checking out the calendar for March. We are changing the clocks forward next weekend; spring starts on the 20th and Easter is the 27th. All good. Things seem earlier this year. Maybe it’s because the … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 14 – Valentine’s Day, mail, Freshly Pressed, Fitbit, self-control
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all – In our house it’s not celebrated in a big way. We are too practical to fall for all the hype. It’s more fun to do special things all year. Still…maybe I’ll have an extra … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 1 – Coffee, idioms, old stuff, bloggers, cats
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It’s not fair! – I love coffee – the good stuff. I got hooked on a Greek vacation. When I visited Brazil I brought back 10 kilos (while everyone else was bringing back….other stuff). Same thing with Hawaii. All those … Continue reading