Here is an oldie from 2015. Some things have changed and some haven’t. Enjoy! Our Thanksgiving celebration is much more sedate than it used to be. My husband’s children and my brother’s son live out-of-state and rarely come home for … Continue reading
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Random 5 for October 2, 2022 – Decisions, walking, food, projects, Facebook
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Splooters — I learned a new word last week – splooting — thanks to Linda at Walking, Read, Writing and Whimsy. It was in relation to squirrels who sploot on the road. This week I had to come to a … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 10, 2021 – Farmers’ market, sweets, weight, change
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Yikes! – Yesterday I went to the local farmers’ market. It’s a large one inside a building. I wanted something specific from one of the vendors. I thought I would treat myself to a bear claw at the donut shop. … Continue reading
On being pragmatic
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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
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
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 