Is affirmation important in retirement?

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As we get older we care less about what people think but does it ever completely go away? Maybe not. The focus may change from people thinking about how we look (smart, sharp, go-getter) to thinking we are a good … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 30 – Dreams, drivers, Mom, loss, ducks

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Dreams! – Not the “wish” type but the one that happens when you sleep. This has been a very active week in my head (only while I’m sleeping). Usually it’s a mix of people I knew decades ago set in … Continue reading

Sassy cats — Peaceful pictures

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After all the ta-do about Gracie, here are some very peaceful shots of her. She’s a very active cat, rarely napping but when she does, she is out. Gracie is doing well. We have gone from eating every half hour … Continue reading

Wish me luck — I’m into the pond

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As you read this I’m cleaning out the muck in the pond. (That’s if you’re reading it in the morning US Eastern Time.) It’s a job I both dread and look forward to. It means the start of pond season … Continue reading

A different kind of spring cleaning

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When you get to be a certain age, spring cleaning takes on a different meaning. It doesn’t involve a house. (I’ve stopped that kind of spring cleaning ages ago!) It involves cleaning up the skin for the warm weather. This … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 23 – BeeGees, feet, life, seasons, death

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For a split second, I was 20 again (ok, maybe 30)! – We watched the BeeGee commemorative special last weekend. Just hearing that music again made me want to dance! Music can stir up such strong memories! I woke up every … Continue reading

Sassy cats –The refugee cat with the dumpster diving habit

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You know that feeling when your child is finally potty-trained? I know what it feels like. You want to shout from the rooftops! Sing Hallelujah! Do the Snoopy dance! Tell anyone who will listen! No, I did not potty train … Continue reading

Observations with a glass in need of a refill

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I am a “glass half full” person but lately I find myself waiting for the “other shoe to fall.” Each good thing seems to be counterbalanced. We are having a strange spring. February brought warm weather that pushed plant growth. … Continue reading