Last Friday was the first day that no contractors were scheduled here for the kitchen project. It was just us and the cats. There have been days where no one showed but we had been expecting people so the normal … Continue reading
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Random 5 for August 29, 2021 – Car, healing, walking, concert, Ida
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Yes, I did it! – I switched out my new car for a red one. The red one has more features and was a bit more expensive but it’s more like my old one except for the newer safety features … Continue reading
Some pandemic lessons
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Mask wearing taught me a few lessons. First having your own bad breath go straight up your nose is sobering. More mouthwash, please! I know my hearing isn’t great but without the ability to read lips and facial expressions my … Continue reading
Things that (shouldn’t) surprise me
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I don’t wear out clothes or shoes. They get old or shabby. Some shrink to an unwearable size. They may be so dirty that I’m embarrassed to wear them but I never wear holes in them. If I want “distressed” … Continue reading
Random 5 for March 14, 2021 – Vaccine, people, Starbucks, weather, Morgan
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Reason to celebrate – I received my first covid shot this week. It was a relief. With our recent move we have had to go into stores and interact with people. Lots of people. The beloved husband was among the … Continue reading
Three things I learned in the past week
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If something good happens it can all get wiped away in a nanosecond if someone you love has a health crisis. We sold our house and we had a few hours of rejoicing before our beloved cat Morgan broke her … Continue reading
Short odds and ends
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Three things I learned this week: House buying-selling is exhausting. You are required to live up to a neatness standard that only a fugal nun without possessions (and cats) could do. Having a pandemic doesn’t help either. Pass me the … 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 December 13 – Crazy, houses, virus, friends, snow
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An apology – We’re packing to move so I’m distracted and stressed out. My posts may be erratic (that’s erratic not erotic!) and somewhat singular in topic (except for stupid people who are everywhere). Just putting it out there. Settlement … Continue reading
Just a normal day
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We’re prepping for a move and getting our home ready to go on the market. There is a raging pandemic around us and let’s toss in some on-going health issues. It’s a tsunami of stress. Yesterday I needed a “normal” … Continue reading