Reflections on the young and the not so young

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Seems like I was young just last week. Or was it the week before? Could it have been that different? The granddaughters were here for their annual visit. They have grown exponentially. Both are almost as tall as I am. … Continue reading →

Random 5 for October 29 – Food, guests, computer ads, hairballs, cats

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Are they gone? – Hazel stuck her head around the corner and asked that question. For the last few days the cats have been scurrying around to both check on and hide from the house guests. They can immediately tell … Continue reading →

A youth invasion!

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Fresh towels are out. Food is bought. Puzzles and DVDs are ready. Plans are made. The weather is perfect. The granddaughters are coming. When they come, it’s a whirlwind of activity. There are places to go and things to buy. … Continue reading →

High hopes

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I love hope. It’s so dimensional. It picks you up at the worst of times. Even when the outcome isn’t optimal. It lifts your spirit. It’s a dream that could come true. It covers everything from the most important events … Continue reading →

Random 5 for October 22 – Computers, medical history, automatic reminders, mysterious appointments, hair

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That’s weird! – My keyboard has a matte textured finish except for some keys that I use so often they are worn shiny smooth. I noticed that the keys I use the most are F, A, R and T. The … Continue reading →

Being neighborly

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I read something this week about spontaneous conversations that happen in check-out lines. Mine happen in grocery stores. Sometimes shoe stores. Sometimes I can’t stop myself from commenting when I see something interesting. The cart in front of me always looks … Continue reading →

Random 5 for October 15 – Drive-through, courtesy, ponds, friends, aging

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I knew it would happen – Nothing is more annoying than sitting in a drive through when the car in front doesn’t move up. They have their head in their crotch looking at their cell phone. Not only do they … Continue reading →