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Category Archives: HEALTH
THE EYE OF THE STORM
Not just any old bacterial infection. Not this season’s bout of springtime sniffles. Not even a whopping case of influenza. It was a monster of a malady that blasted in and brought me down these past few weeks. I … Continue reading
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WINTER LAMENTATIONS
Yikes! My faded, Costco, comfort, Gloria Vanderbilt jeans are cutting into my mid section. Tight. And I don’t think it can be attributed to the new Cuddle Puff under-things for they are huggy and teensy and, if anything, hold … Continue reading
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OBSTACLE COURSE
When I first contemplated the bounty of compost now accumulating on the lawn, I was thrilled. No more raiding neighboring yards for debris to add to my plastic rotating device that gobbled up the table scraps. But like Mickey … Continue reading
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MINNESOTA VETS
I’m feeling patriotic today. And I’m not talking about animal doctors. It’s about the quality of life and what is commonly referred to here as “Minnesota Nice”. It’s simply a way of being. It must be built into the genetic … Continue reading
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DATE NIGHT
Thank you for all the good wishes that came our way this week. I marveled on that as I sat for the three plus hours in the lovely waiting Pavilion at the Community Hospital of the Montery Penninsula, waiting for … Continue reading
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to be continued…
We’re off to Carmel today for Robert to have his “procedure” at Chomp. We accept all wishes.
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THE ANGEL TREE
THE ANGEL TREE Because I’m so focused on my garden, children and friends often give me garden ornaments for gifts. I can’t actually recall just why I did this, but I took an angel who seemed to blend the perfect … Continue reading
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A WRINKLE IN TIME *
A WRINKLE IN TIME * This past weekend began with the best of family gatherings in Carmel as planned, and continued the next day with another family gathering of a different sort, but also good because it was family. Here … Continue reading
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