Random 5 for November 24, 2024 – Adventures, birthdays, PTSD, mice, holidays

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There is one in every family – We got word this week that the adventurer in the family (the beloved husband’s son) got a job as head meteorologist in Antarctica for the next six months. He has climbed Mount Everest … Continue reading

Random 5 for June 30, 2024 – Birthdays, heat, talk, renovation, therapy

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Happy birthday bro! – My (much older) brother was 94 yesterday. He is amazing. Still golfing twice a week and as stubborn as ever. No major health issues. Obviously, he got the best genes in the pool! Delayed thoughts on … Continue reading

Random 5 for December 10, 2023 – Schedules, guests, deer, gift exchanges, hearing aids

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Adjustments, adjustments! – The week was turned over on its side. Planned things did not happen and unplanned things did. We roll with the punches and go on with life despite disappointments or surprises. A bright spot – We had … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 27, 2023 – Food, hearing aids, shopping, basics, bloggers’ woes

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Sayonara turkey! – I made my (hopefully) last turkey breast this week. We are not turkey fans in this family (except for Gracie my poultry loving cat). I make it so rarely that I’m never sure how. I have a … Continue reading

Random 5 for November 20, 2022 – Sleep cycles, perception, bad luck, shopping, Thanksgiving

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It’s in the gene pool – Two of my nieces went on a short vacation. There were messages from them between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. They were up that early on vacation, but I would be too. Early risers … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 13 – Pond, class reunions, malls, sneakers, birthdays

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Visitors – This heron has been visiting my pond lately. I caught him twice swimming like a duck in my tiny pond. We had words and I haven’t seen him since. He is ginormous. Sure hope I still have fish! … Continue reading