Pragmatic — adjective, dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. One thing I love about cats (and most animals) is that they are pragmatic. I have two cats who … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Food
Random 5 for December 29 – Food, holidays, crowds, decorations, smart phones
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Say what? – We are foodies in our families. Foodies with definite opinions. We don’t eat weird stuff but much of our traditional foods come from revered recipes that you don’t fool with. My brother gave me a portion of … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 24 – Pizza, restaurants, salad, doctors, parties
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Happy Birthday Betty! – Here is a (slightly blurred) picture from my SIL’s birthday luncheon. Yes, she’s wearing a tiara. Enough said! Is this a new thing? – We used to get pizza at a local upscale grocery store. It … Continue reading
Random 3 for March 3 – Betty story, germs, weather
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I’m running on empty this week so there are only three! Betty story – With my sis-in-law in a rehab facility gaining strength I have some stories. She was on a semi-liquid diet – cottage cheese, soups, pudding and some … Continue reading
Random 5 for February 17 – Crowds, security, warning lights, animals, food
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Peopley – I have been visiting some relatives in the hospital this week. I don’t usually see large crowds since I retired. It’s amazing and amusing. Not only are there all different looks and sizes but manners too. Some people … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 21 – Frost, decisions, mice, cooking, wintering over
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Frost on the pumpkin – We had our first frost this past week. The timing isn’t unusual. However, the temperatures again went from the mid-80s to the mid-50s in a matter of a day or two. We have been running … Continue reading
The art of packing as you age
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We were gone for 48 hours. A weekend. Not a big deal. However… It was as if we would be gone for a week or two months. Maybe a year-long cruise. First the prep before leaving. My four cats get … Continue reading
Dental apocalypse part 2 – locusts, bad breath and other biblical plagues
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Who thought a dental appointment would produce two posts. For the money spent, it’s good to get something besides pearly whites. To bring you up to speed, I had extensive dental work done last week (you can read about it … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 19 – Cats, quirks, food, multitasking, eyeglasses
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Step away from that newsletter! – I received a flyer from the rescue where I adopted one of my one-eyed cats. Midsummer they rescued 12 kittens. Eight of the kittens required the removal of an eye because of severe infections. … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 24 – Smells, reunions, pot luck, customer service, nostalgia
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Decomp – If you ever smell it, you never forget it. (If you saw any CSI show, you will remember they put a tissue over their nose. Seriously, that’s not enough to stop the stink!) Something stank outside the house. … Continue reading