Ben Hur’s visit on Christmas Eve

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Back when the beloved husband and I were dating we introduced each other to our family customs and traditions. For the beloved husband it was beer drinking, baseball and being outside whenever the weather allowed. For me it was different … Continue reading

Visiting farmers’ markets with Mom | Childhood memories

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Growing up, my family was all about great food. My mother was a wonderful cook and an even better baker. She always baked for the weekend just in case guests stopped in and they always did. We were lucky if something … Continue reading

The travelogues have started!

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Every Christmas we receive “letters” from distant family and friends. I look forward to most of them. They let me know what’s going on in their lives; events I might have missed; and updates on kids. I have a few … Continue reading

An early gift from Scrooge

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The sun finally came out after 40 days and 40 nights of gloom and I was perking up. My holiday spirit was starting to appear. Then I got an email from a good friend. She was scheduled for a needle … Continue reading

Have you seen my holiday spirit? I left it somewhere…..

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Groan…sniff…sigh. I’ve lost it. I have looked all over and I cannot find my holiday spirit. I have a hundred excuses but I can’t get myself excited about Christmas. The shopping is done. The beloved husband put up the tree but … Continue reading

Jobs, jobs everywhere but not a one that fits

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Since I retired several job agencies and headhunters have gotten a hold of my name and email address and have been sending me job opportunities. People with names like Kimberly and Heather contact me weekly to offer all sorts of … Continue reading

Christmas shopping made easy until retirement dropped a wrench

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When I had a full-time job, I worked to turn Christmas shopping into a joyous event. I hate buying for others. I always stress over whether the recipient will like or use what I chose. I have had my share … Continue reading

Audio inputs kaput or silence is golden

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Throughout the fall, I keep writing about sickness – human or feline. It’s just been that kind of year. Here is a new twist. The ear infection that the beloved husband had has resulted in a profound hearing loss in … Continue reading