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One Ringy Dingy, Two Ringy Dingy
The other day Biscuit came to me and requested a cell phone. She said now that she was 11 years old and almost a responsible teenager it was time, and besides all her friends had one. Not being a huge fan of cell phones for teenagers, this threw me for a loop, so I told her I would have to think about it and get back to her. I will admit though it was hard to ignore those puppy dog eyes.
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Racing To See Anne
My husband is a runner and has been ever since I’ve known him. So it was no surprise when he proposed a “sport tourism” trip so that he could compete in a marathon. After all the staying at home we’ve done over the last two years it did feel like it was time to get back out there. And when I found out that the marathon he wanted to do was in Charlottetown Prince Edward Island, I was excited as it would give me a chance to see a part of the country I hadn’t seen before, and to visit my friend Anne, someone you may also know – Anne…
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A Place For Everything?
In many ways, my husband and I personify that cliche that says opposites attract. And no where is that more evident than when it comes to "stuff". He is not bothered by bits and pieces of everything laying around and likes to keep mementos of events big and small. I, on the other hand, prefer clean, clear surfaces and tend to let go of things perhaps a little too easily.
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I’m Too Old For This
I recently turned 72, and although I recognize the wisdom that comes with age, I don't particularly feel wise. What I do feel is much younger. In fact, my brain clearly thinks I am somewhere in the vicinity of my early 60s and on a good day my late 50s. Hence, I had no qualms whatsoever when Hubby proposed a trip to Portugal. This was to be our first big expedition since the pandemic and even if our travelling skills were a bit rusty, there was a distinct aura of enthusiasm in the air. We were ready to do it!
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TikTok Made Me Buy It
Call me old fashioned, but I actually like to go to the mall, and shop. I know that most people now a days do all their shopping on line, which is something I vowed I would never do. But one day my world turned upside down when I discovered the TikTok app on my phone. My life would never be the same. It was an epiphany! Now whenever I see things on Tik Tok that I want to buy... well, I do.
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What is an Ironman Competition?
Well, until a few years ago, I had no idea. Then I gained an athletic son in law and I was enlightened. It is a three phase competition , which involves a swim of 2.4 miles, a bike ride of 112 miles (usually with lots of steep hills and valleys) and a full marathon, which is 26.2 miles ( with more steep hills and valleys). And to top it off, there is a time limit, albeit a relatively generous one, but it serves as an additional challenge. Just stop for a minute and contemplate the above. Yes, you read it right. Can you even imagine?
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🎵Will You Remember the Times of Your Life?🎵
I have been cohabiting with the same man for fifty years and by anyone's standards, that's a long, long time. Don't worry. This isn't going to be a lengthy, boring description detailing the minutiae of those fifty years, but rather a celebration of where we are at today, because where we are at today is pretty darn wonderful. We are healthy and happy....most of the time that is. Who could ask for more?
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🎵All My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go🎵
Biscuit here. You may not know this about me, but I keep a very detailed daily diary. The other day I came across entries from my recent summer vacation, and I thought I would share them with you.
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Changing of the Guard
I was saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth and in reading about what this would mean to the Royal Family, the phrase “changing of the guard” caught my eye. This got me to thinking about the changes that we all face as we age and how we navigate the changing of the guard in our family. Home Away From Home As Mom and Dad aged, Big and Little Sis gradually took on a bigger role in their lives. Driving them to appointments and hosting family dinners was now a regular occurrence. And now mom was a guest in our houses as opposed to us being a guest in hers.…
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And the Fun Just Never Stops…
There is no disputing that our tiaras and the ensuing hilarity were a highlight of our vacation, but there is so much more to tell. In fact, it’s remarkable that we managed to pack so much excitement and laughter into four short days, so allow me to elaborate on some of our more meaningful experiences. Please be assured that no animals were harmed during the following adventures and the safety of others was paramount. All participants shall remain anonymous to protect their identity (we didn’t know their names anyway) Walk Don’t Run Because one of our foundational principles is to promote physical fitness, it was of the utmost importance that…
