Don’t tell a hypochondriac something looks “funny” and let it at that! You may as well tell her she’s going to die. Last week I had a skin biopsy. Nothing much to worry about. Just a weird mark but it … Continue reading
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(Somewhat) Random 5 for September 28 – Breath, masks, skin, depression, people
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It ain’t me! – When I wear disposable masks, my trapped breath is awful. Did I always have this? Yikes! No one ever snuck mouthwash on my desk when I worked. Yes, it is that bad. I kicked up my … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Feeling left out
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Hi! Gracie here. That new cat is very ungrateful. When he first came, I spent afternoons with him in the cat room so he wouldn’t be lonely. I told him things would be great here. It’s a good gig. A … Continue reading
Tess Tales — The ear piercing
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I walked at the mall this morning. The Piercing Pagoda (kiosk that pierces ears and sells jewelry) has been closed since March. It triggered a long ago memory of my Mom. I had my ears pieced when I was in … Continue reading
Random 3 for September 20 – Election signs, ER, brain fog
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This week has been crazy here so we are abbreviating our random thoughts. Best sign ever – There are a lot of election signs out. Our neighbors had one up that said “Any stable adult!” with the stars and stripes … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Remembering Jake
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This month marks five years since we lost Jake. We never forget especially a feisty, peculiar cat like Jake. When he passed, Gracie joined us. He would have approved because she’s as quirky as he was. Here is a tribute … Continue reading
Gardening — Another passage
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All my life I’ve enjoyed gardening. There are few things as personally rewarding as harvesting your own fresh vegetables. Even when I worked I always found time for it and didn’t complain. OK, I complained but not a lot. Well, … Continue reading
Random 5 for September 13, 2020 – Mom, retirement, clean-up, fall, ugliness
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Happy birthday Mom! – Today is my mom’s birthday. She’s been gone since 1986 but I still miss her. There is always that hole in my heart. I’m turning into her – After her retirement, my mom worried about money. … Continue reading
Sassy cats — Thick as thieves
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Sasha did not want another cat. She liked her position as the diva with various minions to serve her. She was not happy when Gus showed up. She hissed and got growly but never aggressive. She’s not that kind of … Continue reading
The phases of the pandemic
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Initially when everything closed because of the virus, it was supposed to be for two weeks. Although annoying, you can do anything for two weeks. I looked at it as an opportunity to do things I don’t normally do. I … Continue reading