I walked at the mall this morning. The Piercing Pagoda (kiosk that pierces ears and sells jewelry) has been closed since March. It triggered a long ago memory of my Mom. I had my ears pieced when I was in … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mom
Random 5 for May 3 – Release valve, immigrants, Mom, threes, sunshine
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It finally blew – Long time readers may have detected a creeping melancholy in my recent posts. I had to pick up some things at the grocery store so I went very early (before it got too germy). I haven’t … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 4 – People, smells, mice, vegetation, hair
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Hair today, gone tomorrow! – After my reunion picture, I knew I needed a haircut. Called my stylist and dang, she’s on vacation. Soonest I could get in was two weeks. After a lively conversation with myself (it’s always spirited … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 27 – Magazines, recipes, cats, Mom, endings
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Sayonara – After subscribing to a magazine for over thirty years, I’ve decided to call it quits. I love paper magazines better than digital. I love to support them but I have to draw a line in the sand. This … Continue reading
Random 5 for November 5 – Music, mice, haircuts, favorites, events
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Cyndi Lauper look-alike – I got a haircut from a new stylist two weeks ago. I watched in horror as she snipped my top hair and bangs short – really short. It stood straight up for two weeks! I should … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 9 – Bras, farmer markets, sales, nostalgia, smoke alarms
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The dangers of farmers’ markets – It’s summer for sure. All the fruits and vegetables are coming in. We go to the local corn shed (which carries a lot more than corn) at least twice a week, sometimes more. It’s best … Continue reading
Random 5 for April 30 – Dreams, drivers, Mom, loss, ducks
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Dreams! – Not the “wish” type but the one that happens when you sleep. This has been a very active week in my head (only while I’m sleeping). Usually it’s a mix of people I knew decades ago set in … Continue reading
Own it! Or suffer the stink eye!
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I hate excuses. My mother never tolerated them. Not even mitigating circumstances. You did it, you own it. So what if you were double dog dared. If you are stupid enough to take that on, you deserve the consequences. You … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 28 – Adults, prayers, sidebar ads, Dear Siri, social commitments
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I’m tired of being an adult – This week I smashed my face into a wall (don’t ask because I don’t know how I did it). It hurt like hell. I was in a store. I really wanted to sit … Continue reading
Living in a time warp
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Despite being retired, I think of myself as current (and young too but that’s another post). I keep up with what’s going on in the world (except for the political debates, sheesh!). I try to stay technically savvy. Sort of. … Continue reading