Throwback Tuesday — A promising idea ends in a kitchen disaster

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This post is from 2018. I’ve almost completely stopped trying new recipes unless they are from a place that actually tests out recipes before recommending. These were four perfectly formed burgers. I enjoy cooking. I like trying new things. Back … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 31, 2026 – Cognitive testing, shipping, scams, projects, dining out

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Was that a test? – A few weeks ago, I visited a continuous care facility with a friend. We did a tour, ate lunch, received a bag of information and left. There was a pen in the bag. This past … Continue reading

Random 5 for May 30, 2021 – Weather, people, purchases, neighborhood, clothing

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Crank it up – In a stroke of bizarre weather, the heat is back on as is the seat heater in the car. We used the fireplace last night which made Morgan, our fireplace-loving cat, very happy. After the holiday, … Continue reading

Random 3 for July 26, 2020 – Haircuts, covid-19, gardens

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And so it went – If you read my earlier post, you know I was anticipating my first professional haircut since the lockdown this past week. You asked for a picture. Well, forgetaboutit! Ain’t gonna happen. The cut was shorter … Continue reading

What not to say to a hair stylist

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Hope is a beautiful thing. It’s what makes you believe that you will get a different outcome. Every time I go for a haircut I am hopeful. First the background — I’m a terrible client. Since I’m retired, I don’t … Continue reading

Winter doldrums and tantalizing catalogs

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This is the boring time of the year. Weather is yucky (technical term) even though we haven’t had the really cold winter weather yet. My yearning for warmer weather fuels unrealistic expectations that will slap me in the butt during … Continue reading

The old gut feeling and the ethereal lemon pie

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My gut is smarter than my brain. I can do probabilities in my head but my gut will tell me the truth without any data to back it up. It just knows. I don’t trust my heart. It gets veered … Continue reading