Family & Friends
Thoughts related to my family and friends
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Remembering My Mom
I lost my mom recently and I'm still trying to process it. Everything is tough this year, including dealing with death. Memories are good.
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What about Tim?
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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The Great Glasses Mystery
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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Kind of a Normal Week
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?
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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Too Much Togetherness
Being adults when it comes to spending time with family and exes can go too far. How much do we really need to be together? And what's lost because of it?
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Off My Routine
It's tough when you have a routine and it's disrupted. It can throw you for a loop for a while. Retirement makes dealing with it a lot easier!! Read about my last two non-routine weeks.
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Reunions and Grandkids and Trips – Oh My!!
The last five weeks have been so busy with reunions, grandkids and trips that I'm ready for some normalcy!! Do you know that feeling? Can you have too much fun???
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Girls’ Night Out
Do you have a group of friends you get together with on a regular basis? How do you spend your time together? Read about my version of Girls' Night Out. Bonus - you'll also get a couple of great recipes.
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Lessons from the Oncology Department
I've had a new experience this year helping my mom as she goes through cancer treatments. As with any new experience, there's something to learn. Read about what I've learned.