I am a confirmed hypochondriac. I confirmed myself because that’s what hypochondriacs do. I am constantly checking for symptoms and I can usually find some. Matching it up with the correct illness gets trickier. I long for the day when … Continue reading
Tag Archives: life
Circle of life
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We have a family of foxes living nearby. We often see the babies, now juveniles, running through our yard. They are scouting for a meal. I’ve seen them catch squirrels and rabbits. (We are down to almost no rabbits between … Continue reading
Catching up
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It’s been a very hectic time here. My brother and sis-in-law were in a very bad auto accident. Life changes in a second. I am watching firsthand the pain and suffering auto crashes cause. We all think we are good … Continue reading
A couple of philosophical odds and ends
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Once in a while I take an irrational disliking to someone. Sometimes I don’t know why. There is something about them (and I can’t always put my finger on it) — appearance, behavior or vocabulary that reminds me of someone … Continue reading
Hello Zen, it’s Kate. Do you make house visits?
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I am waiting patiently for the appliance repairmen. (Ok, not so patiently! I’m on my second mocha latte.) Our 5-year-old top of the line dishwasher broke. We turned it on before going to bed and were greeted with an ocean-front … Continue reading
Please don’t let him die!
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That’s what I kept saying in my car. It was a terrifying experience for me and I wasn’t directly involved. I had a front row seat to a near train disaster. As it unfolded time stood still. Everything was in … Continue reading
Dropping like flies
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Last week when David Bowie died, it was sad. Like the end of an era sad. I had a sense of sadness that had to do as much with time passing and an acknowledgment of my own aging as it … Continue reading
Life and death – the outliving wars!
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Yesterday the beloved husband said the most romantic thing. He said, “I hope you outlive Jake.” Jake is our cat. Of course he doesn’t want to share me with anyone, not even a cat! So sweet. Maybe. There is more … Continue reading
Hello energy! Where have you been?
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There is nothing like that first burst of spring. It brings energy and excitement that lay dormant all winter. We are finally having a run of good weather here. The thermometer hit 60 degrees over the weekend with a few … Continue reading
Waxing nostalgic about family and three wishes
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My recent project was to frame old photos and position them along my staircase wall. I have wanted to do this for a while but it’s a chore. I don’t have great photos of my parents and grandparents. I don’t … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 