Recently I saw a photo of an old friend and his wife celebrating a wedding anniversary. It was a milestone but I don’t remember the number. In the picture he hadn’t aged too much. He was tall, thin and blonde … Continue reading
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A little summer dreaming
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Here it is August again. That’s my favorite time of the year. The cicadas have been singing their little hearts out. The frogs have been croaking. The weather has been perfect. The humidity and excessive heat wave broke. Everything is so … Continue reading
Tess Tales 6 — Dressing Up for the Vet
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This is part of a series of true stories about my mother. She grew up in a different time. She didn’t have fabulous clothes or jewels but she wouldn’t consider going anywhere without combing her hair and putting on clean … Continue reading
Tess Tales 3 – A special hospital trip
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My mother was diagnosed with asthma when she was 62. She had it for the last 13 years of her life. In the 1970’s and 1980’s doctors didn’t manage asthma as well as they do now. Every year there was … Continue reading
This was the week that was….or let’s get this crap out of here quick before I come to my senses!
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It’s a hectic week. You know the kind. Lots of social fun stuff planned. Everything is spaced far enough apart that you can’t really get anything accomplished in between. At least that’s my story! I did get the last closet … Continue reading
Apples, photos and long gone relatives
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The apple never falls far from the tree. My mother used to say that a lot. Mostly it was in reference to children’s bad habits that mimic the bad habits of the parents but not always. The past few months … Continue reading
Happy 100th Birthday Aunt Hilda!
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I have a large extended family on both sides. In fact it’s so extended that I only get to see my cousins at funerals. Growing up, a picnic with the “immediate family” would be around 60 people. There were always … Continue reading
Music’s emotional roller coaster or a swinging Saturday night during March madness!
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Disclaimer: I hate basketball so if you think this is a post about that, you would be wrong! Last night my emotions were played. It was heart wrenching and exhausting. One minute I was laughing and the next I was … Continue reading
Memories, the glue that holds your closet together!
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It’s spring closet cleaning time! The beloved husband and I both cleaned out more clothes. Men don’t make attachements to clothes! For him, it was simple. If he didn’t wear it, out it went. For me there are stories. Every time … 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 