Category: Shorts
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Thought Bubbles
Reading Time: 1 minuteYesterday I had a great idea for today’s short post. Then I forgot what it was. Randy has a theory. He believes our thoughts exist in another dimension in bubbles that float all around us. They’re attached to us with something like the glue used on sticky notes. As we age, that… Read more
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I Miss Driving
Reading Time: 2 minutesI love retirement. I love everything about it. But it’s a big lifestyle change. When planning for it, a lot of the things that will change are obvious. Thinking about how you’ll handle things like reduced income, where you’ll live, what you’ll do with your time, the structure of your day, and… Read more
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It’s a Beach Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRandy just looked at me and said, “Are you going to try to get a post up before you leave?” Oh my gosh, I realized. It’s Friday. I sighed a heavy sigh, had an idea and said YES! In an hour and a half my friend Michele is picking me up… Read more
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Sahara Dust
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe first time I heard the term Sahara Dust in the context of this post was a month or two ago when weather guessers were predicting that this hurricane season could be one of the worst on record. They qualified that by saying the wild card this year that could help prevent… Read more
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The Pride of Piggly Wiggly
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne of my guiltiest pleasures is donuts. I know I shouldn’t eat them for all the reasons you know you shouldn’t eat them. In an effort to limit the number of donuts I actually do devour I am particular about only buying and consuming my absolute favorite kind. I’m proud of… Read more
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The Joy of Creation
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince I started knitting and crocheting again about 15 years ago I’ve made a point to make a baby blanket for each child born to my nieces and nephews. Then, 5 years ago, our god-daughter had her first child. I made a couple of blankets for her, and when she turned 2… Read more
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Yeah, We Had a Little Rain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast year we made the decision to plug the drain hole in our pool. At certain times of year we put a lot of water in the pool. We figured when it rains, why not collect that water and use it instead of having the pool drain down to a certain… Read more
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When a Book Isn’t Worth Your Time
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy does it feel so wrong to put a book on the discard pile (or in the trash) if you don’t want to finish it? No matter how appealing a book looks, or the synopsis on its jacket sounds when you acquire it, sometimes it just isn’t worth your time and energy… Read more
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A Modern Miracle or Two
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy beloved mother is turning 90 this coming Sunday. It’s definitely cause for celebration in our family. And that is exactly what we’re going to do. My brother and his wife are hosting a birthday party for mom at their beautiful 6-acre property on the outskirts of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.… Read more
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Shamalama Smothered Chicken at the Twisted Fork
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy mom’s love language is food. Consequently, I love to eat. Mom loves me and it shows. I found a meal at a restaurant at the Twisted Fork in Florida that is the best meal I’ve ever eaten anywhere. And that’s saying a lot. I have a favorite restaurant, Buffet City,… Read more