Happy birthday Dad! – Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He would have been way over 100 years old. He died in 1958, but I still remember him on his birthday. I’ve written about him over the years. A good man … Continue reading
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Random 5 for December 14, 2025 – Snow, nature, machines, old people problems, schedules
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Happy winter! – We woke up this morning to snow! Lots of it. More than predicted. I have a birthday party today so I’m hoping the roads will be cleared by then. We haven’t had a lot of snow, but … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 6, 2025 – Summer, squirrel, coffee, end of life stuff, ants
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Holy cow how did that happen? – Two summer holidays are done. One more to go before winter. Summer months are shorter than winter months. July has six days total before it’s gone. I’m working to savor every day. It … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 18, 2025 – Alphabet, clothes, Facebook, reviews, sales
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Only at Starbucks – The store I go to has letters on the counter (A-G, H-M, that sort of thing) for pickups. My order goes under Kate. The K clearly marked on the cup. It’s almost always with the A … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 30, 2025 – Spring, changes, clothing, technology, ancestry
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Spring is here – Sort of. We had a very warm day yesterday. The kind of day that made you forget it’s only March. Our star magnolia tree, which is the first tree to bloom in our yard, started its … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 12, 2023 – Coffee, flavors, more flavors, deer, spring
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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
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
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 