My cat Mollie got caught in a mechanical recliner lift this week. Fortunately I was able to stop it immediately and reverse. She lost a large chunk of fur but was ok. Nothing broken. I, however, was not good. That … Continue reading
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Passages – Dropping like flies
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We got bad news over the weekend. (Or was it?) A loved relative who has had mild dementia for several years has reached the point where his devoted wife can no longer care for him in their home. He will … Continue reading
R5 for February 15 — socks, technology, winter, deliveries, death
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The black hole – I lost 3 socks, one half of three different pair, in the dryer last week. It was the dark load so I double checked all the jeans and pants to make sure they weren’t stuck … Continue reading
Family Tales – “The Betty”
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A while back I started a list of funny things I remember. Not surprisingly, my family did more funny things than I did. Things I did were tragic, really sad or in ‘the end of the world’ category. Not that … Continue reading
Random five for September 21
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A wild week indeed! Where are my vitamins! – It was an exhausting week – back from the beach, then an invasion of granddaughters. What I hate about aging is the lowered energy level. Doesn’t matter how you spin it, … Continue reading
Between the storms
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One sure sign of aging is the length of recovery time needed between events. Last week was a beach vacation and this week the granddaughters are flying in. Both events are greatly anticipated and also exhausting. The beach vacation isn’t a … Continue reading
Random five for the end of May
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From the bins of the homeless! — I needed another pair or two of jean capris. I wanted the same ones I bought last year but they were resized. I had to venture into unchartered territory. Is it just me or … Continue reading
When family matters most
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Some people call them funerals. In our family they are reunions. In my extended family there are close to 30 first cousins. I am the youngest by many years. There are too many second cousins to count. The spouse of … Continue reading
Crazy families
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My family isn’t crazy. Well, it is but not in the same way some families are. One of my high school friends came from a real crazy family. Her house was just plain nuts. Everyone talked at the same time … Continue reading
The year in review, Kate style!
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Another year down the tubes. So what happened? I didn’t solve any world problems but I did enjoy my corner of the world. There was no twerking or need to ‘fess up Rob Ford or Lance Armstrong style. It was … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 