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416. Friendly words

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Octo-woman

Chances are, you’ve got your own private list of “likable” words. Such as sunshine, chocolate, babies, laughing, Scrabble, puppies, popcorn. Or phrases like, “No cavities”, “All Paid Up”, “You won!”, or even, “Yes, there will soon be a cure for … Continue reading →

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415. Coming up for air!

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Octo-woman

You might say that it was a moving experience. Similar to an earthquake. Son Matthew and I are now residents of Enumclaw, Washington, and have begun digging ourselves out from under the avalanche of worldly goods and clutter we brought … Continue reading →

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414. Moving is not for sissies!

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Octo-woman

A few months ago, in a conversation with my friend and neighbor Eileen, I was explaining that I decided it was time to move, among other reasons, because I wanted to avoid the humiliation of my kids having to do … Continue reading →

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413. Hot Flash!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Octo-woman

Seattle is just learning that you’re never too old to be having a hot flash. Unfortunately, due to our normal 70-80 degree summer weather, most of the citizenry were under the impression that air conditioning is a feature they put … Continue reading →

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412. Moving one’s bowels

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Octo-woman

Of the house, that is. Here’s where I am on our big move to daughter and son-in-law Susy and Curt’s home in Enumclaw, Washington. Eleven of the twelve rooms in my house have been de-cluttered so far, leaving – in … Continue reading →

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411. Arden graduates

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Octo-woman

Last week, another family member received his advanced degree, welcoming him into the groves of Academe. My grandson, Arden Taylor, received his Master’s degree in Classical Japanese. One of those high-paying, in-demand, hot specialties sure to guarantee that he’ll be … Continue reading →

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410. Joan’s Requiem

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Octo-woman

This weekend, my sister Joan’s family marked her passing with a family reunion in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a reception vigil in her memory, her Requiem Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, and a luncheon. She must have loved every minute of … Continue reading →

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408. Say hello to my little friend.

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Octo-woman

He lives in my back yard, along with two of his chums. Several years ago, my son-in-law Brad presented me with three garden gnomes and assured me that their job would be to “look after” the yard at night. Far … Continue reading →

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407. Do you remember . . .

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Octo-woman

Among the interesting stuff I’ve unearthed while decluttering and packing for our move to Enumclaw, is the following list from my brother-in-law Don Ford. I was thinking it’d be fun to blob about it – till I remembered that hardly … Continue reading →

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406. What if there were no dentists?

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Octo-woman

It’s Mother’s Day, which I’m celebrating with a toothache. Ouchie! I have to schedule a visit to see son-in-law Eric, who is trained to know how to deal with quivering, terror-stricken tooth decay victims. He’s the only dentist in my … Continue reading →

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