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Another day in paradise! – Can’t believe October is half over. I was just whining about September and poof it was gone. Can’t complain though. We’ve had a lovely October weather-wise. Well, that was dumb! – I have a policy … Continue reading
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This past weekend I was enjoying summer. I didn’t (and still don’t) want to pull the summer annuals in the front of the house. Then just like that, Mother Nature pulled the plug. We had some “crisp” nights in the … Continue reading
No cheeseburgers in paradise – We are huge Jimmy Buffett fans here. Parrotheads. Wannabe island people. We’ve seen him a half dozen times and it’s always fun. (I have a long list of concerts performed by famous artists that weren’t). … Continue reading
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Good lord how did that happen? – This week Starbucks has been crowded. Really crowded. After a summer of peaceful trips, I thought it was early for such business. Ha! Pumpkin lattes are back. I can tell by the hordes. … Continue reading
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Hello fall? – Our temperature dropped to 54 degrees (12C) last night. Brrrr. Fall sent a reminder that she’s on her way. Along with the temperature change, it brings “nesting” behaviors. I’m baking a peach pie today and it’s just … Continue reading
Just a short version today. My heart is on vacation at the beach. Unfortunately, my body isn’t. Happy birthday Dad! – This week is my dad’s birthday. He’s been gone 65 years but I still remember. I was a child … Continue reading
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We had our first frost last night and it was a doosy. It was a killing frost, coating the environment with a lovely white. I’m not complaining. It was very late this year, giving us a warm and delightful fall … Continue reading
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Yesterday I did the most dreaded chore of all. I winterized the pond. I cut back all the plants; cleaned as much gunk from the bottom as I could and put some screening on it so the heron won’t come … Continue reading
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Happy birthday Mom! – Today is my mom’s birthday. She’s been gone since 1986 but I still miss her. There is always that hole in my heart. I’m turning into her – After her retirement, my mom worried about money. … Continue reading
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Something happens to me in August. At a certain point a switch flips and I’m in fall mode. Not real fall but practice fall. It happens mid to late August. I look longingly at my hoodies with the soft fleece … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 