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  • 2020 So Far - Again
    Books,  Projects

    2020 So Far – Again

    September 2, 2020 /

    I continue to focus on my relaxing hobbies - reading and cross-stitching - and I'm doing well with each challenge. Not so great with other challenges, though. Read about my progress.

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    My 2019 Challenges Update – 2Q

    July 9, 2019
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    October 5, 2018
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    2020 So Far

    April 29, 2020
  • Peach Crisp
    Dessert,  In the Kitchen

    Peach Crisp

    August 26, 2020 /

    This is the perfect time of year to grab some fresh peaches and whip up peach crisp. This has a sweet peach filling and a crunchy topping. Aren't you hungry for it?

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    Girls’ Night Out

    May 17, 2019
    Apple Crisp

    Apple Crisp

    November 13, 2018
    Holiday Pies

    Pies for the Holidays

    December 4, 2019
  • Gray Hair
    Life in General

    I’ve Become a Gray Hair

    August 11, 2020 /

    After years of coloring my hair, I decided not to do that anymore. I was curious about the true color of my hair. It's OK to be gray!!

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    Do You Use Your Good China?

    August 27, 2019
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    Second Guessing

    August 10, 2020
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    Celebrating Valentine’s Day

    February 19, 2019
  • Second Guessing
    Life in General

    Second Guessing

    August 10, 2020 /

    Do you find you're second guessing yourself even when you know you're right? In dealing with all the complicated issues with my parents right now, I often feel this way. And it doesn't feel good.

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    Do You Use Your Good China?

    August 27, 2019
    What I've Learned

    What I’ve Learned

    July 9, 2020
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    Do You Ever Need a Lazy Day?

    October 2, 2018
  • What about Tim
    Family & Friends

    What about Tim?

    July 21, 2020 /

    This hasn't been a great year for Tim, and other issues - parents, pandemic - have overshadowed his physical struggles. You can catch up here.

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    Off My Routine

    October 27, 2019
    Remembering My Mom

    Remembering My Mom

    January 6, 2021
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    Supporting a Long Distance Runner

    June 6, 2018
  • What I've Learned
    Life in General

    What I’ve Learned

    July 9, 2020 /

    This has been a tough year. So many things to deal with. But I've decided I need to focus on what I've learned through all of it. Can I find the silver lining?

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    Adapting to Change

    March 17, 2020
    Holiday Traditions

    Changing Holiday Traditions

    December 7, 2018
    Remembering My Mom

    Remembering My Mom

    January 6, 2021
  • Packing Up a Life
    Life in General

    Packing Up a Life

    June 26, 2020 /

    Cleaning up my own house isn't much fun, but what about cleaning up your parents' house? It's like reducing a life to just a bunch of stuff. 😢

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    Adapting to Change

    March 17, 2020
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    Following the Rules

    June 14, 2019
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    Getting my REAL ID

    April 12, 2018
  • The Great Glasses Mystery
    Family & Friends,  Life in General

    The Great Glasses Mystery

    June 5, 2020 /

    Even in the midst of the pandemic, we need a little humor. How does someone lose his glasses in a 798 square foot apartment? Read about it.

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    Too Much Togetherness

    December 20, 2019
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    Reunions and Grandkids and Trips – Oh My!!

    August 6, 2019
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    Friends for Life

    August 11, 2018
  • Kind of a Normal Week
    Family & Friends

    Kind of a Normal Week

    May 28, 2020 /

    Even though we're still being very careful, it's nice to have some normalcy return to our lives. Haircuts and grandkids were the highlights!!

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    What Do I Call You?

    May 19, 2020
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    Off My Routine

    October 27, 2019
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    When My Husband Retires

    August 14, 2018
  • relationship
    Family & Friends,  Question for Today

    What Do I Call You?

    May 19, 2020 /

    Even when it seems as if everything's falling apart, there's some good in my world. My niece had a baby last week. But what is our relationship?

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    Remembering My Mom

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