Category Archives: People and their characteristics

The unforgettable Ludmilla Coven

The other day we were alerted that there were strangers approaching the house as the dog was barking up a real storm. Mary Kay went to the door and a we realized that a blast from the past was being … Continue reading

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Observations from this side of the DMZ

I have not written much of the difficulties of the man next door, the man who is in his sixth year of a death sentence from doctors who told him he would supposedly have five years. His sorties into the … Continue reading

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Stewie anoints a Yucca

Nothing like an unpleasant start to your day. I was already under pressure as I was doing the grandparenting alone, and to complicate that, I was doing it at the grandkids’ home. That meant that I needed to have all … Continue reading

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I cannot stop myself

Sometimes I just cannot help myself. I tell myself that some idea I have is unnecessary and I won’t do it and then a day later I go and do it anyway. The impulse is there and I have to … Continue reading

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The Big Bang Theory

Truly, there must be something wrong with us. I know that we tried to watch the Big Bang Theory way back when, we were not impressed. Perhaps we were on time delay because, let’s face it, the show has garnered … Continue reading

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