Reflections from rehab

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  My thumb took a nosedive. I don’t know how a 15 minute procedure on a small digit can cause so much trouble. The doc thought the scar tissue was strangling a nerve (my term, not his). I wanted to … Continue reading

Random 5 for April 5 – Aging, appointments, surgery, frogs, haircuts

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  The piggy that went to market – My nine-year-old granddaughter had a big toe tumor removed this past week. I always feel badly when children have surgery. It’s scary. I remember when I had my tonsils taken out at … Continue reading

Looking for a home…

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The dreaded conversation has begun. The beloved husband and I have started to talk about downsizing our home. The beloved husband is in his early 70s and I (his trophy bride) am in my sixties. No need for all the … Continue reading

R5 for March 29 – Cocoa butter, catnip, mating season, seedlings, food

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  Rub it in or…… — My thumb doctor recommended a lotion with cocoa butter and Vitamin E. I bought some and it smells just like chocolate. Wonderful chocolate! I’m never sure if it should put it on my boo boo … Continue reading

R5 for March 22 – Morgan, obits, thumbs, internet security, interactive screens

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Sweet or conniving? – My sister-in-law was visiting when my young cat Morgan hopped up in her lap. She cooed (my sister-in-law) and petted and was very flattered. That is until Morgan hopped up on the table (where she is … Continue reading

The best of taxes (if there is any)

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My snark has been hiding lately. Throbbing thumbs and crappy weather added to tax time equals a very cranky (and not very humorous) Kate. Rather than write yet another bland piece, I am posting one of my tax favorites. This is … Continue reading