Start the day right – I listen to the local oldies radio station on my coffee run each morning. There are two guys bantering. It’s always upbeat and funny. One of them has been out for an extended period and … Continue reading
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Random 5 for May 19, 2024 – Smoke detectors, house color, good deeds, comfortable clothes, strange emojis
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That dang smoke detector – We were just settling into bed around 11 p.m. last night when the smoke detector let out a loud chirp. Really loud and long but then it stopped. The beloved husband got up and checked … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 16, 2023 – Dogs, smoking, yard work, decisions, quiet
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Big and slobbery! – This morning on my way back from Starbucks, I encountered an older couple walking three dogs. I stopped my car as if I was at a train crossing. These weren’t ordinary dogs. They were ginormous slobbery … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 25, 2022 – Smells, colors, schedule, friends, death
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I got suckered again – I have a good nose, so I appreciate a gentle scented something in the house – candles, plug-ins, etc. You must be careful as some are overpowering. Some smell artificial too! This week I was … Continue reading
Summertime!
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Last year I didn’t do a lot of flowers. I tried a few things in the existing window boxes and they didn’t work. The box was the problem. Not enough drainage holes so the flowers were either dry or overwatered. … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 13, 2022 – Digestion, age, covid, names, Ukraine
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Signs of aging – This past week we had breakfast out. First time in a long, long time. Food was good but afterward I didn’t feel well. I’m sure they gave me caffeinated coffee instead of decaf. My body doesn’t … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 23, 2021 – Peaceful, hot, decks, painting, spellcheck
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The best part of waking up – This has become my happy spot. It’s my therapy and in the hot weather, my cool spot. I can walk there easily and it’s never crowded. Most of the time, I’m alone. I … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 16, 2021 – Ladders, dust, masks, shipping charges, color
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The proof is in the pudding – I’m not sure what exactly that means but my mother said it all the time. I’ve been whining about painting since I moved and here is the evidence. We have some rooms with … Continue reading
Absence, patience and mellowing out
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They say absence makes the heart go fonder. The beloved husband took a short trip out west to see his kids. We rarely travel separately so it was different at home. Aside from eating my favorite dishes that he doesn’t … Continue reading
What’s happening in the ‘hood
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I live in a mixed neighborhood. There are some homes that go for over a million dollars (no not ours) and some smaller homes that look more like cottages. Ding, ding, ding! Right now there are several for sale. One … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 