During the wonderful warm spring of my senior year, rubella (also known as German* measles) swept through my high school. This was before the measles vaccine. It is highly contagious and itchy. Some people get very sick. Really sick. I … Continue reading
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Changes, they are a coming whether we want them or not!
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I always embraced change. Mostly it’s good. Who doesn’t like microwaves and (oh my gosh!) google. Phones that aren’t tethered to the wall. Much as we complain, change is good. This week I was reflecting on changes that made me … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Missing Hazel
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Note: For anyone new, Hazel is my cat who died in December. It was sudden and unexpected. We still miss her. We had perfect porch weather this week. It made me miss Hazel. The cats have enjoyed it but not … Continue reading
Sights around the ‘hood
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I’m always surprised at how much more you observe when you walk in my neighborhood during the early morning. A home in a neighborhood adjacent to mine, has a statue of the Blessed Mother in the front yard. It looks … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 20 – Weddings, romantics, dreams, acronyms, Fridays
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Weddings, wedding, weddings – It was the week of weddings and I saw most of them. Sheldon Cooper got married in nerdy style on The Big Bang Theory along with Alex and Jo on Grey’s Anatomy. We ended with Harry and Meghan. … Continue reading
The clock is ticking
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Time is an illusion.” — Albert Einstein “The older you get, the faster time flies.” — My Mom She also said “You’ll be sorry!” when I was wishing for a distant event to happen. (Like Christmas when I was six!) … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 24 – Pets, locusts, tomatoes, heat, ummm-I forgot
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A new grand pet – The beloved husband spawned a bunch of pet-loving children. All of them have pets, most have multiples. At one time there were 13 grand pets (among four adult children) but with passings and additions, I’ve lost track. There … Continue reading
Random 5 for June 12 – Jake, rabbits, bird nests, peace, boobs
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Remembering Jake – I am clearing out the pond area and really need to pull out Jake’s catnip bush. We have other bushes in the yard where I can clip a slip for the cats but this was the one … Continue reading
What day is it; where am I supposed to be; and do I have a coupon?
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Do you worry about memory loss? Can’t remember where your car key or fob is? (Or even your car? Yes, did that too.) Tools walk away when you are working on a project? “They say” it’s normal to a certain … Continue reading
Random 5 for Easter, March 27 – Easter, chemicals, sneakers, bugs, outdoors
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To all who celebrate – May you have wonderful Easter. When I was young there were a lot of traditions surrounding this holiday. It started with Good Friday services, food blessed on Holy Saturday and a new spring outfit with … Continue reading
