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There is something soothing about simple. It’s peaceful and you know what to expect. Occasionally it’s tedious and boring but every once in a while there is nothing so rejuvenating as a simple routine. It helps you through the hard … Continue reading
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Long-time readers know I get irate am fascinated with stupid people. They darken brighten my day (and give me fodder for my blog). The definition of a stupid person is someone who doesn’t do what I would do (or … Continue reading
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This is dedicated to my former co-worker Steve who smelled up my life….literally. If you have read my blog for a while you know people aren’t my favorite species. Some of them are just plain crazy. Being friends with others … Continue reading
The best way to start a day is to have something good happen early in the morning. It sets up the entire day. For me, today was that day. When I was working, there was a “pay it forward” custom among employees … Continue reading
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It is just before 8 a.m. and in the distance I can see the coffee shop. The drive-through line isn’t crowded – one car at the pick-up window, no one at the order thingy. I pick up speed. There is … Continue reading
Ah, retirement. I woke up Saturday morning from a really bad nightmare where I dreamt that I lost my wallet with all my credit cards and all my money. It was so real, I jumped out of bed and checked my wallet. Now I don’t get wound up in dreams but I did get the symbolism.
Later in the day I called my brother who retired in 1994. I was slightly disjointed from my nightmare, wondering what on earth I had done. He tells me how much I am going to miss work! He missed the projects, the sense of accomplishment, the sense of purpose, the routine, the people, the camaraderie….get the picture. Of course, this same brother is the treasurer of the board of directors at the food bank. He plays golf 3 times a week with a slightly more than bogey handicap. I can never find him because he is always busy but he certainly misses work! At this point, I am thinking I should just call the undertaker and get it over with.
Sunday morning I woke up to a heat wave which is predicted to last all week. Now I love hot weather but it was in the ‘80s for my 8:30 a.m. walk! Yes, we bit the bullet and turned the air conditioning on. Now I am imprisoned in my house! I need friends with pools! At least I have the cats.
I’m sure it will be better when I don’t have to get up early Monday…maybe. There is always Starbucks.
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 