Aging has brought a new phenomenon. I can’t realistically predict how long it will take to do something. I forget I’m old. Everything takes longer. Getting the dang ladder out of the garage takes longer. Half hour projects are around … Continue reading
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Random 5 for October 13, 2024 – Hearing aids, spam, comfort, food, timing
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Maybe the third time is the charm – I reported last week that the hearing aids weren’t going so well. I had a call with a rep who worked me through some issues, and I can manage them enough to … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 7, 2024 – Snow, neighbors, projects, holidays, positivity
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Snow! Finally! – We got our first snowfall in a long-time last night. We didn’t get any significant snow last winter so it’s big news, especially with the kids. We are about an hour south of some great ski resorts … Continue reading
Energy recovery – the new carbon dating
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We had a few busy weeks in a row. Lots of people around and disruption to routines. Two separate events collided into one long “people infestation” (yes I call it that even when I like the people!). All went well … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 16, 2022 – Timing, project, quiet, Gracie, breakfast
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I’m late! – I started this post on Friday but it didn’t get finished for Sunday. However, there are no blog police to scold me. Mea Culpa – After a stressful week of wondering if the current construction project will … Continue reading
Random 5 for October 2, 2022 – Decisions, walking, food, projects, Facebook
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Splooters — I learned a new word last week – splooting — thanks to Linda at Walking, Read, Writing and Whimsy. It was in relation to squirrels who sploot on the road. This week I had to come to a … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 18, 2022 – Projects, gifts, memories, sizing, food
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Projects with agitation – When I was younger, I could bounce around several projects at the same time. Not anymore especially if one is a project with agitation. That is a project that should be easy but is more complicated … Continue reading
Random 5 for July 31, 2022 – Prizes, lottery, renovations, vacations, life
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Wahoo! I won! — There was a message on my answering machine from Publishers’ Clearinghouse. I won a prize, and they want me to call them back so their “team” can come out. So…real or scam? It’s happening to me … Continue reading
Wrung out, strung out but coping in a familiar way
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My sanity is hanging on by a thin strand. This may be the last week for the deck project. Before you start rejoicing that you won’t have to put up with my deck rants, he has said this before. Many … Continue reading
Random 5 for May 15, 2022 – Deck, reviews, election, airtime, change
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Deck update – These pictures are the deck after three weeks. Hopefully with some good weather (there is always rain in the forecast) this week will be a big push – sleeves on posts, railings and the start of the … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 