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I recently lost a friend. I met her through the Toastmaster’s (public speaking) organization. We worked together on several projects over the years and got to know each other well. Sometimes we had lunch. A great speaker with a smooth … Continue reading
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What to do? – A few of my friends have elderly parents who need monitoring and care. I remember when my mother was very ill. It’s hard to see people you love deteriorate. It’s also hard to get them … Continue reading
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This is not a political post. No commentary on the new congress. It’s about people. I have been voting at the same place for the last 11 years. It’s in a church vestibule and it works great. The only time … Continue reading
Gobsmacked combines the northern English and Scottish slang term gob, mouth, with the verb smack. It suggests the speaker is utterly astonished or astounded. It’s much stronger than just being surprised; it’s used for something that leaves you speechless, or … Continue reading
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This weekend we are invited to a picnic. These friends are really friends of friends. I am always amazed at how we make friends. It’s easier to make individual friends than couple friends. The dynamics between four individuals is so much … Continue reading
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One of my friends went on a camping trip with three other friends. All are women middle 60s and older. They stayed near an amusement park. My friend was telling me about the trip both before and afterward. It was … Continue reading
Earlier this week a friend and I were discussing things that we agree to do that we don’t want to do. We do that for many reasons. Sometimes, (most times) it’s because a friend wants to do something and doesn’t … Continue reading
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I met up with an old friend for dinner last week. Among other things we have in common, she is a “shoe” friend. Yes, I have friends who are dedicated shoe shoppers. There is a friendly competition as to who … Continue reading
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I held out for a long time. I had heard all these bad things. People will know all your dirty laundry. (Note to self: check for racing stripes.) The government will read your posts. They will collect a dossier of … Continue reading
A while back I wrote about how events that happened when you were young affect your entire life. That particular blog was more focused on the idiosyncrasies of my cats. But I had a friend….. This friend is Chinese. She is … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 