Random 5 for May 3, 2026 – Reactions, preferences, labels, smartphones, school bus

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They said it could happen! – I had a medical procedure this week. “They said” there could be a reaction. I’m one of those people who don’t think that pertains to them. Of course I wouldn’t get one! Yes, I … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 15, 2026 – Ides, March, blogging, website upgrades, misinformation

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Beware the Ides of March – The Ides (which is the middle of the month) of March are considered unlucky (especially for Julius Caesar!). Back in the Roman days, it was a day to pay off debts. It’s the old … Continue reading

Snip, snip and it’s done – Goodbye cable, hello streaming

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We have completed the disconnect with the TV cable. It wasn’t easy for many reasons, some of them relating to our age and limited attention span for technology (or anything really). For a 20-year-old this would have been a non-decision. … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 16, 2025 – Information sources, mismatches, Amazon, bad advice, bugs

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YouTube versus Google – When I’m looking for information, those are my “go to” sources. I rarely bother with owner’s manuals (if there is one). Lately if it’s instructional or operational information I’m seeking, YouTube is my first choice. I … Continue reading

Random 5 for March 2, 2025 – Spring, backup plans, wills, daylight length, technology upgrades

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Say what? – We were looking forward to March and a peaceful transition to spring but it’s not to be. After a few warm days we woke up to 19 degrees today (dang cold in Celsius!). The only good thing … Continue reading