Today is the beloved husband’s birthday. It’s a big one. Really a BIG ONE! In days of yore, we would do large celebrations but today will be low key. We are both early risers but we like to start the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: obituaries
Riding the family crazy train!
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Since the ability to observe bizarre human behavior isn’t available I’m drawing from my family. We have a little bit of crazy there. Say what? – My sister-in-law wrote her obituary recently. She’s been involved in a lot of organizations … Continue reading
Rest in Peace Crazy Lady
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When I first moved to this neighborhood 18 years ago, there was a woman who walked early every morning. I’d see her on the drive to work. That wouldn’t be unusual except she was. She was short and slim with … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 30 – Death, endings, potato chips, stuff, changes
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Another one bites the dirt – Queen said it so well! For the past month I have been thinking of any old friend who I haven’t seen in decades. Periodically he wrote restaurant reviews and I was on the email … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 25 – Fall, weather, obits, recuperating, friends
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Fall – Pumpkins and chrysanthemums are popping up everywhere. The weather has been too warm. I am holding out until October so they last longer. There is nothing worse than a rotting pumpkin on your porch or table. The summer … Continue reading
For Ruth
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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
Old friends, holiday cards and missing the cue
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Sometimes we get sucked into our own microsphere and get disengaged from friends. Not because we mean to but because life is full of nonsense stuff. I moved back to my childhood town 17 years ago following a painful divorce. A … Continue reading