“It’s a hot mess in there!” I had worked for over forty years so when I retired, I was ready. There are a very few things I miss though. I don’t miss all day budget meetings or constant conflict. I … Continue reading
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Random 5 for August 30 – Timing, fall, service, fantasy, music,
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Houses – The beloved husband and I have been working on downsizing for at least five years. We can’t agree on the same house. Within the last year we have seen several houses that I put in the “20 years … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Dribs and drabs
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Dental treats are the kale of the cat world – I’ve never been big with treats for my cats. When I had Hazel I had enough trouble keeping her weight down without added high fat treats. With Sasha the vet … Continue reading
The old rabbit hole…again
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Some people are doing puzzles. I’m doing ancestry research. I lot of what I do is figure out who is who, verify important dates and post high school yearbook pictures (yes it’s good for a laugh!). This has been a … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 23, 2020 – Shore, fraud calls, unplugged, bees
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Is this the shore? – I walked early this morning and there was a familiar feeling. We often go to the beach between now and the end of September. Mornings are hazy and humid, then the sun comes out and … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Another overheard conversation
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Gracie to Morgan: So what do you think of Gus? Morgan: Seems OK. A bit of a scaredy cat, especially with Sasha. Gracie: Sasha can be a pain. It’s always all about her. She steals food and toys.Sometimes I have … Continue reading
It’s August
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Something happens to me in August. At a certain point a switch flips and I’m in fall mode. Not real fall but practice fall. It happens mid to late August. I look longingly at my hoodies with the soft fleece … Continue reading
Random 5 for August 16 – Dad, weather, reunions, retail therapy, aging out
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Happy birthday Dad! – Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. He would have been well over 100 years old. I always envied his summer birthday. Mine is in January when no one wants to celebrate! I drank a toast to him … Continue reading
Sassy cats – Integrating Gus
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It was three weeks yesterday that Gus moved in (I can’t believe it either!). He quarantined himself in a closet for three days. Then preferred staying in the cat room for another week. By then he had an eye infection … Continue reading
The cost of ego
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This week I connected with a friend that I haven’t seen since March. We did the occasional “how are you?” emails and the answer was always “fine.” When I met up with her, she told me her husband isn’t doing … Continue reading
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