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I got my first shingles vaccine last month. The side-effects were limited to a sore arm (but way less sore than the first Covid shot) and mild body aches. I must remember to get a booster shot in 2-6 months … Continue reading →

Marshall’s 8th-grade graduation necessitated some frenzied shopping beforehand. Turns out the boy had holes in his shoes that he hadn’t bothered to mention. Bad enough that he went to school every day in those holey shoes, but he certainly didn’t … Continue reading →

My sense of smell has been unreliable since Covid, so when I first noticed a strange, chemical smell on the air a couple of weeks ago, I convinced myself that it was just my imagination. Later that day, but husband … Continue reading →

On Thursday, unbeknownst to me, two turkey vultures had found a dead animal in my yard and settled down to feast upon it. When I opened the door to go outside for my walk, I startled them. One flapped over … Continue reading →

I solved the NYT’s Mini Crossword in 13 seconds, beating my old record of 16 seconds. I found a few dozen violets blooming in the yard. That’s great, because violets are great. But it’s also bad, because I wasn’t watching … Continue reading →

After several days of whirlwind car shopping last week, my husband and I bought a car. It’s a 2020 Lexus ES 350 with about 15,000 miles on it. While not technically new, it’s a baby in car years, and we … Continue reading →

Part of trying to make a NYT-worthy crossword puzzle is taming the word list that came with the computer program. A crossword puzzle, like any other creative endeavor, should be a reflection of its creator. Some people may be OK … Continue reading →