Category: Shorts
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The Best Dad A Girl Could Have
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy dad made his permanent move to heaven (at least that’s the direction I think he went) 7 years ago. Dad worked hard, could fix anything, was tough on but loved his 6 kids, taught us right from wrong, was often as goofy as a big kid, and had a wicked,… Read more
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Look to the Skies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn case you didn’t know, the Geminid Meteor Showers peak tonight. Nice of them to show up to help us celebrate the first day of our 50th Anniversary year! The Geminid is considered one of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year. Randy went out last night looking… Read more
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Falling Iguana Alert
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNot kidding! When the temperature hits 45 degrees in south Florida, several National Weather Service stations in Florida issue “unofficial” Falling Iguana Alerts. They say that iguanas, which are an invasive species in Florida, are not equipped to handle the cold weather. When temperatures dip down into the 40s, the cold-blooded… Read more
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He Broke Through My Defenses
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve never been an animal person. No animals ever crossed the threshold of my house, even if they were just visiting. The major reason for this aversion is I was bit by a neighbor’s dog when I, myself, was just a young pup. And again, when I was very young, I spent… Read more
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All Year Long
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRandy and I went out to our favorite restaurant for lunch yesterday. Because this nasty cough is still hanging on going into the third week, we haven’t been anywhere in public together since nearly the beginning of the month. We marveled that Thanksgiving is next week, and the end of 2024… Read more
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The Cough That Won’t End
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt finally got me. I haven’t been sick for almost 4 years. Last year, returning from the Panama Canal cruise, I sneezed and coughed for a few days, but it never took hold. But I’ve been hacking for almost 2 weeks now and I can’t seem to make any progress on… Read more
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Life is Good
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe just finished another major election cycle. Part of the country is jubilant, part is grieving, and some small part are probably oblivious. If you’re jubilant, be kind. Remember how you felt 4 years ago, and check where you are now. Most of your worst fears didn’t materialize. If you’re grieving,… Read more
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The End for Tupperware? Or Not?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAbout 18 months ago I wrote a short post about Tupperware. As a young (cash-strapped) housewife, I found a way to afford some of the “can’t live without” marvelous products that I saw during those “free” but fun social events I always looked forward to, Tupperware parties. I still have Tupperware in… Read more
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Here’s Your Belly Laugh for Today
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn keeping with the theme of Tuesday’s post, I’m taking the opportunity today to provide a few things for you to laugh at without having to go search for them. A few jokes…. Why don’t pirates take a shower before they walk the plank? (They just wash up on shore!) A… Read more
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Total Devastation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn lieu of a post today, please just visit this Facebook link from Charlotte County Emergency Management. Our home and area, only 15 minutes from Englewood Beach (where these pictures were taken) was completely spared wind and water damage. But my heart breaks for all those affected by Hurricane Helene and… Read more